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is OpenNext really the key to Next.js portability

Is OpenNext really the key to Next.js portability?

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There’s been major controversy surrounding Next.js’s openness. Discover how OpenNext is addressing the bubbling issue of Next.js portability.

Elijah Asaolu
Apr 30, 2025 ⋅ 5 min read
creating server-driven web apps with htmx

Creating server-driven web apps with htmx

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Explore htmx, a small browser-oriented JavaScript library aimed at building no-nonsense, server-driven web apps.

Elijah Asaolu
Apr 29, 2025 ⋅ 16 min read
three js vs babylon js

Three.js vs. Babylon.js: Which is better for 3D web development?

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Compare two libraries that support creating 3D experiences in the browser. Learn how to get started with each, their core features, and key differences.

Elijah Asaolu
Apr 24, 2025 ⋅ 7 min read
what is vibe coding

What is vibe coding? And is it worth the hype?

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Vibe coding is taking the dev world by storm. Break down what it actually means, how the term became popularized, and why it’s catching on.

Elijah Asaolu
Apr 9, 2025 ⋅ 5 min read
how AI is shaping the future of 3D web development

How AI is shaping the future of 3D web development

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AI for 3D web development is taking the internet by storm. Learn about this trend, the best tools for 3D web experiences, and how it’ll affect the development landscape moving forward.

Elijah Asaolu
Apr 1, 2025 ⋅ 5 min read
fetch API stable node js

The Fetch API is finally stable in Node.js

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Learn about the features and drawbacks of the Fetch API, which is now natively available in Node.js version 21.

Elijah Asaolu
Jan 7, 2025 ⋅ 7 min read
An illustration of a hand holding a large hammer with a lightning bolt symbol. The background features a vibrant, gradient sky with shining stars. This image metaphorically represents the strength and flexibility of using Vike and vite-plugin-federation to build scalable micro-frontends. As discussed in the article, Vike allows for server-side rendering (SSR) and static-site generation (SSG), while vite-plugin-federation helps integrate shared components across different micro-frontend applications, enhancing the speed and modularity of modern web development frameworks like React, Vue, and Svelte

How to build scalable micro-frontends with Vike and Vite

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Micro-frontends let you split a large web application into smaller, manageable pieces. It’s an approach inspired by the microservice architecture […]

Elijah Asaolu
Sep 18, 2024 ⋅ 6 min read
Handling Bootstrap Integration With Next.js

Handling Bootstrap integration with Next.js

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Explore how to use Bootstrap’s capabilities in a Next.js app, and analyze the most common issue that occurs when using Bootstrap JavaScript features.

Elijah Asaolu
Sep 10, 2024 ⋅ 7 min read
Black networking icon over orange textured background

Rate limiting vs. throttling and other API traffic management

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It’s safe to assume that the average human understands how infrastructure like a traffic light works. However, we mostly underestimate […]

Elijah Asaolu
Aug 5, 2024 ⋅ 6 min read
Ant Design Adoption Guide: Overview, Examples, And Alternatives

Ant Design adoption guide: Overview, examples, and alternatives

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In this adoption guide, we’ll explore Ant Design’s key features of Ant Design, see how to get started using it in a React project, and more.

Elijah Asaolu
Jul 2, 2024 ⋅ 6 min read
Exploring The Top Pair Programming Tools

Exploring the top 5 pair programming tools

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Review the top five pair programming tools, including how to use them, their features, drawbacks, pricing models, and more.

Elijah Asaolu
May 15, 2024 ⋅ 8 min read
Web Components Adoption Guide: Overview, Examples, And Alternatives

Web Components adoption guide: Overview, examples, and alternatives

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Evaluate Web Components, a set of standards that allow you to create custom HTML tags for more reusable, manageable code.

Elijah Asaolu
Apr 16, 2024 ⋅ 11 min read