Terraform at Scale: Managing Multi-Environment GCP Infrastructure
Lessons learned from managing dozens of GCP projects with Terraform, including module design, state management, and CI/CD integration.
TerraformGCPDevOpsInfrastructure
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Building Relay with SwiftUI
A deep dive into the architecture decisions behind Relay, our native macOS REST client built entirely with SwiftUI and modern Apple frameworks.
SwiftUImacOSRelay
Why Native Apps Still Matter
In a world of cross-platform frameworks and web apps, here's why we believe native development delivers the best user experience.
NativeOpinion
Deploying Next.js to Google Cloud Run
A practical guide to containerizing and deploying your Next.js application to Google Cloud Run with custom domains and environment configuration.
Next.jsGCPDevOps
Vue.js vs React: Choosing the Right Framework in 2026
An honest comparison of Vue.js and React based on building production apps with both, developer experience, performance, ecosystem, and when each shines.
ReactVueFrontend
Kubernetes on GKE: When to Use It and When Cloud Run Is Enough
A practical comparison of GKE and Cloud Run based on real production workloads, helping you choose the right compute platform for your use case.
KubernetesGCPCloud RunInfrastructure
Designing a Dark Theme Design System
How we built a cohesive dark-mode-first design system using Tailwind CSS and a monochromatic slate palette for Pixel Guild.
DesignTailwind CSSUI/UX
Prisma Patterns for Next.js Applications
Practical patterns for using Prisma ORM effectively in Next.js App Router projects, from connection management to type-safe queries.
PrismaNext.jsDatabase
Building AI Agents with LangChain and Vertex AI
A hands-on guide to building production AI agents using LangChain with Google's Vertex AI, including tool use, memory, and evaluation strategies.
AILangChainVertex AIPythonGCP
TypeScript Patterns for NestJS APIs
Battle-tested TypeScript patterns for building maintainable NestJS APIs, from dependency injection to type-safe validation and error handling.
TypeScriptNestJSNode.jsAPI Design
React Server Components: What Actually Changed
A practical breakdown of React Server Components in Next.js, what they enable, what they break, and how to think about the server-client boundary.
ReactNext.jsTypeScript
Docker for Production: Beyond the Basics
Production Docker patterns that go beyond 'it works on my machine', multi-stage builds, security hardening, layer optimization, and health checks.
DockerDevOpsNode.js
PostgreSQL Performance: Queries That Scale
Practical PostgreSQL optimization techniques, from EXPLAIN ANALYZE to index strategy, connection pooling, and query patterns that survive growth.
PostgreSQLDatabasePerformance
CI/CD with GitHub Actions: Patterns That Work
Effective GitHub Actions patterns for real-world CI/CD, from fast feedback loops to secure deployments, caching strategies, and reusable workflows.
GitHub ActionsCI/CDDevOps
Go for Backend Services: A Node.js Developer's Perspective
Why I reach for Go when Node.js isn't the right fit, concurrency, performance, deployment simplicity, and the tradeoffs that come with it.
GoNode.jsBackend
Redis Beyond Caching: Patterns for Real Applications
Redis is more than a cache. Explore rate limiting, session management, job queues, pub/sub, and distributed locking patterns for production applications.
RedisNode.jsArchitecture
OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect: A Practical Guide
Demystifying OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect, the flows, the tokens, the security considerations, and how to implement them correctly.
SecurityOAuthAuthentication
From Monolith to Microservices: A Migration Playbook
A pragmatic approach to decomposing a monolithic application into microservices, when to do it, how to identify boundaries, and mistakes to avoid.
ArchitectureMicroservicesDevOps
Python Automation: Scripts That Save Hours Every Week
Practical Python automation patterns for developers, from data pipeline scripts to infrastructure automation, report generation, and API integrations.
PythonAutomationGCP
GraphQL vs REST: When Each Makes Sense
A nuanced comparison of GraphQL and REST APIs based on building both in production, query flexibility, caching, tooling, and the tradeoffs that matter.
GraphQLRESTAPI DesignArchitecture