Elijah Asaolu I am a programmer, I have a life.

Stories by Elijah Asaolu

the silent shift to vite

The silent shift to Vite: What it means for your stack

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Learn how Vite surpassed Webpack as the default JavaScript bundler, and what this shift means for your stack and the future of JS build tools.

Elijah Asaolu
Sep 2, 2025 ⋅ 5 min read
How to build a multimodal AI app with voice and vision in Next.js

How to build a multimodal AI app with voice and vision in Next.js

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Learn how to build multimodal AI interactions to process images, audio, and even real-time video streams, using Next.js and Gemini.

Elijah Asaolu
Aug 29, 2025 ⋅ 6 min read
i tried kiro and here is what i learned

I tried out Kiro: Here’s what I learned

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Check out Kiro, AWS’s AI-powered IDE, see what makes it different from other AI coding tools, and explore whether it lives up to the hype.

Elijah Asaolu
Aug 28, 2025 ⋅ 5 min read
JavaScript logo on abstract neon background with red and blue light trails

Iterator helpers: The most underrated feature in ES2025

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ES2025 adds built-in iterator helpers to JavaScript, enabling lazy .map(), .filter(), .take(), and more; ideal for processing large or infinite data streams efficiently.

Elijah Asaolu
Jul 21, 2025 ⋅ 6 min read
Stagehand and Gemini logos on a gradient background symbolizing AI web automation

How to build a web-based AI agent with Stagehand and Gemini

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This guide walks you through creating a web UI for an AI agent that browses, clicks, and extracts info from websites powered by Stagehand and Gemini.

Elijah Asaolu
Jul 4, 2025 ⋅ 8 min read
Vercel-level deployment without Vercel-level prices

Get Vercel-level deployment without Vercel-level prices

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Explore how to build and deploy a Next.js app to Cloudflare Workers to enjoy Vercel-like performance with more flexibility and lower costs.

Elijah Asaolu
Jun 11, 2025 ⋅ 5 min read
Top 5 Next.js alternatives for React developers

Top 5 Next.js alternatives for React developers

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Looking for a Next.js alternative and want to keep using React? Discover the best frameworks to consider and where they shine.

Elijah Asaolu
Jun 10, 2025 ⋅ 9 min read
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