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Supabase vs Firebase in 2026: I Used Both in Production. Here's the Truth.Apr 13 · 16 minFirebase dominated backend-as-a-service for years. Supabase arrived, added Postgres, and suddenly every indie hacker has an opinion. I have shipped products on both in 2026 and the choice is less obvious than the hype on either side makes it sound.Drizzle vs Prisma in 2026: I Tried Both. Here's What Actually Matters.Apr 10 · 18 minDrizzle ORM has exploded in popularity while Prisma just shipped its biggest rewrite in years. I used both on real projects in 2026. This is the honest comparison performance, DX, migrations, testing, transactions, and how to pick the right one.Hono vs Express in 2026: I Tried Hono After Years of Express. Here's My Honest Take.Apr 10 · 12 minHono.js is being called the Express replacement of 2026. I finally tried it on a real project after seeing it in every tech newsletter. Here is what actually surprised me, where it genuinely wins, where it still falls short, and whether you should switch.How to Make a Discord Bot with Bun and TypeScript in 2026Mar 27 · 12 minMost Discord bot tutorials still use Node.js and JavaScript. This guide takes a modern approach with Bun and TypeScript, covering everything from project setup to slash commands to deployment. Bun starts in under 15ms, runs TypeScript natively, and installs packages faster than you can read this sentence.Vite 8, Rolldown and Oxc: The Rust JavaScript ToolchainMar 12 · 9 minVite 8, released March 12, 2026, runs on Rolldown, a Rust-powered bundler that replaces both esbuild and Rollup under the hood. Here is what changed, what the benchmarks look like, and whether you should upgrade.Bun Compatibility in 2026: What Actually Works, What Does Not, and When to SwitchMar 11 · 12 min"Is Bun production ready?" is the wrong question. The right question is ready for what. This is the compatibility map by Node.js API, npm package type, and Next.js use case so you can make a real decision for your specific stack.Prisma vs Neon in 2026: Which One Do You Actually Need (Or Both)?Mar 11 · 11 minYou see Prisma and Neon mentioned together constantly, but nobody explains whether they compete or complement each other. This is the clear answer what each one actually does, when to use one without the other, and when the combination is the right call.What Is an MCP Server? Model Context Protocol ExplainedMar 10 · 15 minAn MCP server is a program that gives an AI app tools and data through the Model Context Protocol. This post explains what that means, how hosts, clients and servers fit together, how MCP differs from an API, and where to go next.TypeScript Without a Build Step: Native Type Stripping in Node.jsMar 07 · 6 minNode.js can now run TypeScript files natively. No ts-node, no tsc, no esbuild. Just node index.ts and you are done. Here is what type stripping actually means, why it matters, and when you still need a proper build step.Bun vs Node.js: Is It Time to Switch in 2026?Feb 23 · 10 minBun has been making noise since it launched, promising faster startup times, built-in TypeScript support, and a batteries-included runtime. But is it actually ready to replace Node.js for real projects in 2026? I ran the benchmarks, migrated a side project, and here is what I found...SnapPoint: A Hard Reset for Your Dev MachineFeb 03 · 5 minMost developer machines are not clean. They just look clean. SnapPoint is a system auditor and package manager manager built to surface the mess and help you reclaim clarity.

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How to Build a Referral Program with Node.js and MongoDBMar 04 · 3 minA referral program is a great way to acquire new users and retain existing ones by encouraging them to share your service. In this article, we will walk through building a simple referral system using Node.js, Express, and MongoDB. Prerequisites Befo...How to Create a Discord Bot with Node.js and discord.js (Beginner Guide)Feb 24 · 3 minDiscord bots are a great way to automate tasks, moderate servers, and enhance user engagement. Whether you want a bot for moderation, games, music, or other utilities, creating a bot is simpler than it may seem. This guide will walk you through the s...Getting Started with Prisma and Neon: A Step-by-Step Setup TutorialJan 05 · 4 minIn the world of modern application development, managing your database effectively is as critical as writing clean code. Developers today are looking for solutions that are powerful, flexible, and easy to integrate into their workflows. Prisma and Ne...

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What Is Pug? The HTML Preprocessor and Template Engine ExplainedApr 08 · 3 minPug, formerly Jade, is an HTML template engine for Node.js that uses indentation instead of closing tags. This guide covers the syntax, variables, loops, includes, layouts and mixins, how to use Pug with Express, and when to choose it over other templating options.ChatApp V2: The Next Generation of ChattingJan 22 · 2 minChatApp V2 is the upgraded version of KSChat, a chat application that offers a variety of features for users to enjoy. With ChatApp V2, users can easily create an account, log in and out, view their own and other users’ profiles, customize their prof...