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How I Fixed a Slow Next.js App: Lessons from Production
Web Development

How I Fixed a Slow Next.js App: Lessons from Production

A real story about debugging performance issues in a Next.js production app. What worked, what didn't, and the surprising bottlenecks I discovered.

January 15, 2024
8 min read
Next.jsPerformanceOptimization
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React Native Architecture: What I Wish I Knew Before Building My First App
Mobile Development

React Native Architecture: What I Wish I Knew Before Building My First App

Building React Native apps taught me hard lessons about architecture. Here's what I learned from shipping multiple mobile apps and the mistakes I made along the way.

January 8, 2024
10 min read
React NativeMobile AppsArchitecture
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Building Backend APIs That Don't Break: Lessons from Production
Backend Development

Building Backend APIs That Don't Break: Lessons from Production

What I learned building Node.js APIs for ERP systems and production apps. Real mistakes, real solutions, and practices that actually matter.

January 22, 2024
12 min read
Node.jsBackendAPI
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Freelancing as a Developer: What I Learned After 50+ Projects
Freelancing

Freelancing as a Developer: What I Learned After 50+ Projects

Real talk about freelancing on Fiverr and Upwork. What gets you clients, what kills your business, and the mistakes I made starting out.

February 5, 2024
11 min read
FreelancingCareerBusiness
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MongoDB in Production: Hard Lessons from Building ERP Systems
Database

MongoDB in Production: Hard Lessons from Building ERP Systems

What I learned using MongoDB in production ERP systems. Schema design mistakes, indexing nightmares, and the queries that brought our database to its knees.

February 12, 2024
13 min read
MongoDBDatabaseBackend
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Web Development in 2024: What's Actually Worth Learning
Web Development

Web Development in 2024: What's Actually Worth Learning

Cutting through the hype. Here's what's actually useful in web development right now, what's overhyped, and what I'm actually using in my projects.

January 29, 2024
9 min read
Web DevelopmentTrendsTechnology
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