Local State Management in 2025: Do Next.js Apps Really Need It?
Recently, while building a product with Next.js 14, I had a realization about state management. With Server Components, server-side rendering, and server actions…
Web Development
Bridging the Frontend-Backend Divide: A Modern Approach to Full-Stack Development
The age-old debate of choosing between a traditional server-rendered application and a modern single-page application (SPA) has finally found its middle ground -…
Do We Really Need So Many React State Libraries?
Recently, while building a product with React, I chose Tanstack Query for state management and client-side caching. This got me thinking about the…
The Missing Piece: Why Web Frameworks Need to Revolutionize Their Frontend Story
After years of building web applications, I’ve noticed a curious paradox. While backend frameworks like Rails, Laravel, and Django have mastered server-side development,…
Is Redis Still the Future of Caching? Rails 8’s Game-Changing Approach
A fascinating shift is happening in the world of application caching. Rails 8 introduces the “Solid” trifecta (Cache, Queue, Cable) that leverages NVMe…
Choosing the Right Toolset for Your MVP: A Pragmatic Approach
After building multiple MVPs using Ruby on Rails, I’ve learned a crucial lesson about tech stack selection that often gets overlooked in our…