Shikhil Saxena

Better than JSON

Cascader-shadcn: A simple Cascader component for Shadcn

Google Just Made Its Sleek New Font Open Source

Remix 3: what's changing and why it matters

Progress on TypeScript 7 – December 2025

Open Source Doesn’t Fail Because of Code!

Farewell for now, Chrome.

Designing Design Systems

Next.js 16: The Ultimate Leap in Speed, Routing, and Caching for Modern Web Apps

Critical Vulnerability in React Server Components: Immediate Action Required

Anthropic Acquires Bun to Enhance AI Coding Products' Performance and Stability

JavaScript Clean Code Course – How to Detect Code Smells and Refactor Accordingly

You're Not Building Netflix: Stop Coding Like You Are

Introducing the New Cloud Dedicated Admin UI

Storybook MCP sneak peek

How We Migrated 1 Billion Records from DB1 to DB2 Without Downtime

Becoming a Core Developer

A New Meta Framework Powered by React or SolidJS

CSS has become too POWERFUL

Why Frontend Developers Should Ditch Dark Patterns

PostgreSQL 18's UUIDv7: Faster and Secure Time-Ordered IDs

Hacktoberfest 2025 — Advancing SQL Tooling in Draw.io

Quiet UI Came and Went, Quiet as a Mouse

Major compute price reduction on Neon

Announcing TanStack Start support in Appwrite Sites

Next.js 16: The Ultimate Leap in Speed, Routing, and Caching for Modern Web Apps

I Built an App to Encourage My Kids to Invest — Just One HTML File

Why we migrated from Python to Node.js

Announcing Attractive.js, a new JavaScript-free JavaScript library

Everything new in Next.js 16

How Airbnb Runs Distributed Databases on Kubernetes at Scale

You Don't Need an ORM

I Got Invited to Google Foobar (Google’s Secret Hiring Program)

What I learned from the book Designing Data-Intensive Applications

Summary : “Why Choose Svelte over React”

React vs. Backbone in 2025

Software can be finished

“AWS Deprecates Two Dozen Services (Most of Which You’ve Never Heard Of)”

React Native 0.82 - A New Era

You should stop using booleans in your database

Why developers are leaving Next.js for TanStack Start, and loving it

React vs Backbone in 2025

ReactJS Day 2025: TanStack Start & Real World Experiences

How I Learned System Design

Your data model is your destiny

Meta to donate React and React Native to the Linux Foundation

Algorithm Visualizer

Introducing React 19.2: Key Features and Enhancements

Every AI-Coded Website Ever

From 0 to 150K Visitors in 4 Hours: Scaling a Real-Time Engagement Platform

Stop writing REST APIs from scratch in 2025

🧠 Why NestJS Is Still a Top Backend Framework in 2025

👩‍💻 Why Junior Developers Are Critical in 2025

TypeScript Migrates to Go? Unpacking the 10x Performance Claim

🆕 PostgreSQL 18: Major Upgrades for Cloud-Native Workloads

Why NestJS Remains a Top Backend Choice in 2025

🧠 State of JavaScript 2025

Next.js 16: The Update That Finally Feels Built for Developers

Compute and Storage Separation in Cloud

Auth.js is now part of Better Auth

Why Tech Startups Are Doomed to Die

JavaScript Handbook (2025 edition)

HOW I ACCIDENTALLY CREATED THE FASTEST CSV PARSER EVER MADE

Hugging Face x GitHub Copilot Chat in VS Code

How to Write Garbage Code

Hero Images are Dead. These Solutions are Replacing Them

Why TypeScript 5.9 Is a Big Deal

Groq vs. Nvidia: Groq’s low-latency chip design is emerging as a serious contender for LLM deployment—especially in edge AI

Every Developer Needs to Self-Host

Atuin Desktop: Runbooks that Run

🧊 Alastair's article on Apple's hidden CSS magic

Claude Code: Now in Beta

Write the damn code

What to Do Before Refactoring

How to Choose a Node.js Framework

Docker Approaches to Multiple Environments

Nuxt UI v4 release

Why we committed to a zero-bugs policy

Ambiphone

Master SQL with AI

If you are a front end dev you NEED to know about that (Throttle vs. Debounce)

From Mid-Level to Senior: Why I Built a Product Thinking Simulator

React Just Parallax

How to Write Garbage Code’ (by Linus Torvalds

Clean Code: 8 Tips to Write Clean Functions 🔥

The Modern Software Stack

8 Popular React UI Component Libraries

Authentication Explained: When to Use Basic, Bearer, OAuth2, JWT & SSO

Best Practices for API Design

Keep a Developer Log (Your Future Self Will Thank You)

The Ultimate Front-End Performance Playbook (2025)

Top Application Monitoring Tools for Developers

Is Next.js Still Developer-Friendly?

You Might Not Need Next.js

What Is “996”?

Google Launches Mangle: A New Language That Could Change How We Work With Databases

System Design Series: A Step-by-Step Breakdown of Temporal’s Internal Architecture

🎯 What is FrameZero?

My Favorite Front-End Tools: A Developer’s Arsenal for Modern Web Development

🧠 Core Idea: Programmers Are Problem Solvers

🧭 Core Idea: The Law of Suitability

🖥️ Building a Java Desktop App with a Web UI

🛠️ 9 VS Code Extensions That Boost Productivity

5 Essential React Practices for Real-World Projects

Lessons from the trenches—how working in a professional React environment reshaped my development habits.

React Pulse : Concurrent Features, Apollo 4, Expo Launch & More

From smarter search params to AI-powered markdown—React’s ecosystem is evolving fast.

Authentication Demystified: Choosing the Right Method for Your App

From Basic Auth to SSO—how modern systems verify identity and secure access.

Monolith vs Microservices in 2025: From Hype to Harmony

Why simplicity, developer experience, and context-driven architecture are redefining software design.

Next.js 15.5: Turbopack Builds, Node.js Middleware, and TypeScript Superpowers

A performance-focused release that sets the stage for Next.js 16—with smarter builds, cleaner linting, and stronger type safety.

Rebuild Yourself from Zero: A Practical System for Personal Growth

How to reset your mindset, habits, and identity—one intentional step at a time.

How LLMs Learn: The 4 Stages of Training from Scratch

From random weights to reasoning machines—understanding the journey of large language models.

From Postman to Voiden: A Smarter, Markdown-Driven API Workflow

Ditch the clutter, paywalls, and cloud sync issues—embrace offline-first, Git-native API development.

ReactJS Cheatsheet: Your Ultimate Guide to Modern React Development

From JSX to React 18 features—everything you need to build clean, scalable, and performant React apps.

Mastering Git Branching: Strategies That Scale With Your Team

From solo projects to enterprise pipelines—choose the Git workflow that fits your development style.

AI in Action: How to Build Smarter, Faster, and Cleaner Dev Projects

From planning to production—how AI can supercharge your workflow and elevate your code.

Vite 7.0: Speed, Simplicity, and a Rust-Powered Future

A major leap for frontend tooling with Rolldown, DevTools, and smarter defaults.

The Clean Code Cookbook: Writing Software That Teaches, Not Just Works

🎨 Portfolio Perfection: 16 Developers Who Nailed Their Personal Brand

Cut 80% Cloud Costs with Pandas & Polars Memory Optimisation

🧠 MicroStrategy’s Bold Bet on Bitcoin and AI

🚀 NestJS in 2025: Still Worth It for Backend Developers?

🧠 Why You Should Use C# Record Types Instead of Classes for DTOs

🚀 Migrating from Postman to Voiden: A Developer-First Workflow

🧠 When to Choose NoSQL Over SQL: A Backend-First Perspective

🚀 14 Strategic Web Performance Tips for 2025

⚛️ 14 React Concepts Every Developer Should Master

🎉 Peerlist Turns 4: A Builder-First Revolution in Professional Networking

By Shikhil Saxena Published August 2025

Google just killed another product

ChromeOS is getting replaced by Android

🌬️ What Is NativeWind?

🖼️ SVGs That Move Like GIFs—But Smarter

How Microfrontends Work: From iframes to Module Federation

🚀 Quick Breakdown of “The 500x Performance Gap Between Node.js Version Managers”

🧠 Article Summary: System Design Was HARD Until I Learned These 30 Concepts

Freesets.dev: A Curated Toolbox for Product Builders and Visual Thinkers

Skiper UI: A Product-First Approach to Component Design

Quiet Systems: The Habits Behind Real Developer Velocity

AWS Onboarding in 2025: A Systems-First Approach to Cloud Setup

💧 epanet-js: Open Source Meets Hydraulic Simulation

Production NestJS: 10 Secrets That Shift It from Framework to Infrastructure

Beyond Prompts: Designing Conversations for Reasoning

Beyond Endpoints: A Systems Perspective on API Design

📖 Deep Article: Architectural Abstractions That Match Mental Models

📖 Article Outline: Promise Rejection in TypeScript – A Formal Systems Lens

🧠 React: A Formal Mental Model Rooted in Deterministic Design

React - A Minimal Mental Model Rooted in Reasoning

🎨 Ripple UI – Modern Tailwind-Based Component Library

💼 What Does a Technical Lead Do? – Clarifying an Often-Misunderstood Role

✨ Shadcn Tiptap – Open-Source Tiptap Enhancements for ShadCN UI

🧠 Learn Object-Oriented Programming in TypeScript

🧠 Mastering Creational Design Patterns in JavaScript

🧰 20 Linux Commands System Administrators Use Daily

🔍 Search Params Are State – Treat Them That Way

🐳 7 Docker Compose Tricks to Level Up Your Development Workflow

🧩 Favorite Self-Hosted Apps of 2025 (So Far)

🧠 Choosing the Right Log Monitoring Tool in 2025

🧠 Mastering TypeScript – How Complex Should Your Types Be?

🧩 Open-Source React Icon Picker – Built with ShadCN, TailwindCSS, and Ready for Next.js

🧩 Shadcn Admin Dashboard – A Free, Accessible UI Template for React

🦀 Exploring the Top Rust Web Frameworks (2025 Edition)

🧰 Web Tools Weekly #620 – CSS Tools, Git/CLI Utilities, Mobile & AI Picks

Dead Letter Queues

SSG vs. SSR in Next.js 15 – Pre-Baked Cake or Hot Pizza?

What Are JSON Web Tokens (JWTs)? A Developer’s Guide

A JavaScript Developer’s Guide to Go – Learn Go by Thinking in JS

SSG vs SSR in Next.js 15 – A Developer’s Guide to Smarter Rendering

Tools I Use Every Day – June 2025 Edition

JavaScript Design Patterns – A Practical Guide for 2025

React Source Code Walkthrough – A Deep Dive into React Internals

API Design Patterns – Best Practices for Building Scalable Interfaces

Complete Monorepo Guide – pnpm + Workspaces + Changesets (2025)

Microservices Architecture – Moving Beyond the Monolith

Why I Stopped Using Cursor and Reverted to VSCode

Simplify Your Finances with the Flutter Expense Tracker Sample

CI/CD Best Practices for Microservices Architecture

What Will Software Engineering Look Like in 2027?

API Documentation in 2025 – A Strategic Asset, Not an Afterthought

Stop Babysitting Your Team – Let Them Evolve!

Podman vs. Docker – Which Container Tool Should You Use?

From React to Svelte – A Simpler, Faster Way to Build for the Web

TanStack Form vs. React Hook Form – Which One Should You Use?

Zod 4 – The Next Evolution in TypeScript Validation

17 React Hooks That Power 90% of Modern Components

Top Software Development Tools in 2025 – Boost Your Productivity

Odyc.js – Game Development Made Simple

6 Reasons Why Linux is Better Than Ever

PostgreSQL JSONB – Powerful Storage for Semi-Structured Data

Mastering tsconfig.json in TypeScript – Optimize Your Project Setup

Introducing Zod 4 – A Major Leap in TypeScript Validation

Kafka – The End of the Beginning?

Rate Limiting – Controlling System Load & Preventing Abus

Database Sharding – Scaling Beyond Limits

10 Modern CSS Features You Should Be Using in 2025

How Netflix Uses Java to Stream to 200M+ Users

Open-Closed Principle (OCP) in React – Write Extensible Components

Safe Space – A Work Chronicles Comic on Workplace Realities

Dotless Domains – A Unique Internet Phenomenon

Recursive Types in TypeScript – A Deep Dive

Ratatui – A Rust Library for Terminal User Interfaces

Call from Browser – A Tool for Continuous Learning

Master Coding Interview Preparation in 2025 with These 15 Patterns

Spring Boot Roadmap 2025 – The Complete Guide for Backend Developers

10 New Career Paths for Burned-Out Software Developers

Using CSS Backdrop Filter for Stunning UI Effects

3 Software Development Principles Every Developer Should Know

Awesome Docker Compose – Streamlining Self-Hosting

JavaScript Event Loop – Visualized & Explained

Awesome Docker Compose – The Ultimate Self-Hosting Tool

Writing Clean & Secure Node.js APIs – A Checklist You’ll Actually Use

TheMecn – A Powerful Theme Builder for shadcn/ui

TypeScript Essentials for React Developers

The 5 Layers of Software Explained – A Developer’s Guide

How to Choose Between SQL, Query Builders, and ORMs in Node.js

Prompt Engineering: The New Developer Discipline

Best React Chart Libraries for 2025 – Features, Performance & Use Cases

40 JavaScript Shortcuts Every Developer Should Know in 2025

Master React by Building 25 Projects – A Hands-On Learning Approach

SmoothUI: A Beautiful, Motion-Driven UI Library for React Developers

How Netflix Stores 140 Million Hours of Viewing Data Per Day

Why We Ditched Next.js – And Never Looked Back

Vibe Coding – A New Era in AI-Assisted Development

Exploring the Shift from Syntax-Focused Coding to AI-Driven Intent-Based Development

16 Bad TypeScript Habits You Need to Break

Spring Boot Roadmap 2025: Essential Skills for Backend Developers

How StarterKitPro Helps Developers Launch SaaS in Days, Not Months

Self-Hosting Appwrite with Coolify

A Guide to Deploying Appwrite on Your Own Infrastructure

API Gateway

Simplifying API Management in Microservices Architectures

How to Build Your Own MCP Server

A step-by-step guide to creating a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for AI integrations

Free Public APIs for Developers: Boosting Efficiency and Functionality

Explore a curated list of free APIs to enhance your development projects.

Title: Why Every Developer Should Try Self-Hosting at Least Once

Motion: Fresh Animation Ideas and Trends

Explore inspiring motion design concepts and techniques to fuel your creativity.

How to Become a Top 1% Programmer: The Path You Have to Take

Explore actionable strategies to stand out in the programming field and achieve excellence.

Rebase to Reorder: A Guide to Reordering Git Commits

Learn how to use Git's interactive rebase feature to reorder, edit, or squash commits effectively.

Why the Latest JavaScript Frameworks Are a Waste of Time

Exploring the pitfalls of constantly chasing new frameworks and focusing on fundamentals instead.

Simplifying i18n Setup in Next.js App Router

Learn how to streamline internationalization (i18n) in Next.js using the App Router paradigm.

How to Build Scalable Access Control for Your Web App

A comprehensive guide to implementing robust and flexible access control mechanisms for modern web applications.

GitLab vs GitHub: Key Differences in 2025

A comprehensive comparison to help you choose the best Git-hosting platform for your team.

Navigating the Rise of AI in Development

The Diverging Impacts of AI on Developers

Lynx by ByteDance vs React Native: A New Era of Cross-Platform Development

Explore how ByteDance's Lynx framework compares to React Native in building seamless, cross-platform applications.

Why Your Code is Slow: Common Performance Mistakes Beginners Make

Learn how to identify and fix common coding inefficiencies to improve performance and speed.

Carousels with CSS: Simplifying Scroll Experiences Without JavaScript

Explore the new CSS Overflow 5 features to create accessible, efficient, and dynamic carousels.

Fuzz Testing REST APIs in Node.js: Strengthening Code Resilience

Discover how fuzz testing can uncover edge cases, improve code quality, and ensure robust REST API performance.

Mastering Cloudflare: A Comprehensive Roadmap for Developers

Learn to deploy, optimize, and secure your applications with Cloudflare using this step-by-step guide.

Fuzz Testing REST APIs in Node.js: Strengthening Code Resilience

Learn how fuzz testing can uncover edge cases, improve code quality, and ensure robust REST API performance.

"From Procrastination to Productivity: The Power of Acting 'Now-ish

Learn how adopting a 'now-ish' mindset can help you tackle tasks, reduce stress, and improve efficiency in software development and beyond.

Why Microservices Conversations Often Miss the Point: A Call for Pragmatism

Exploring the pitfalls of microservices discussions and advocating for business-driven architectural decisions.

Solving the Multiple-Frontend Problem: Practical Solutions for Modern Applications

"Learn how to manage multiple frontends effectively without rewriting your codebase or creating maintenance headaches.

Master CSS Variables: Simplify Styling and Boost Efficiency

Learn how to use CSS variables effectively to create dynamic, reusable, and maintainable stylesheets.

You're Not a Programmer Until... The Joys and Quirks of the Programming Journey

Explore the milestones and relatable moments that define the life of a programmer.

Testing Databases Without Mocks: A Better Approach for Reliable Results

Discover how database branching can transform testing workflows and eliminate the frustrations of mocking databases.

Mastering PostgreSQL: Best Practices for Every Data Professional

Leverage PostgreSQL's power with industry best practices to ensure performance, security, and scalability.

Backend as a Service: The Future of Efficient App Development

Streamline development, accelerate deployment, and focus on creating innovative apps with Backend as a Service (BaaS).

🔍 Top IT Trends Dominating 2025 – What’s Shaping the Future of Tech? 🚀

The 13 Immutable Laws of Software Engineering

Mastering Mental Models for Engineering Managers

Golang vs Python: The Rising Star in AI Development

Exploring whether Golang has the potential to challenge Python's dominance in the AI ecosystem.

Fetch vs. Axios: The Ultimate Showdown for HTTP Requests

Comparing two powerful tools to simplify HTTP requests in JavaScript development.

Turning Challenges into Growth: Lessons Learned from Tough Developer Dynamics

How navigating difficult team dynamics can make us better leaders and collaborators.

Top Trending Tech Skills in 2025: Stay Ahead in the IT World

Discover the most in-demand IT skills shaping the future and how to equip yourself for success

Fortify Your Digital Walls: Master Authentication & Authorization Today

The cornerstones of robust security practices for a safer digital world.

Maximize Your PostgreSQL Efficiency: Essential Best Practices

A Comprehensive Guide to Enhancing Performance, Security, and Reliability

How to Deploy a Web App: A Comprehensive Guide

Learn step-by-step techniques to deploy your web app using free tools and cloud services.

10 Game-Changing Free Tools Every Web Developer Needs in Their Arsenal

Simplify, streamline, and supercharge your development workflow with these essential tools.

From Monoliths to Scalable Shards: Lessons from Notion's Database Revolution

How Notion leveraged database sharding to scale PostgreSQL and meet the demands of exponential growth

Mastering Bulletproof API Design: 18 Essential Rules

Crafting Secure, Scalable, and Reliable APIs for Modern Applications

Supercharge Your Coding Skills with These Next-Gen VS Code Extensions!

Innovative tools to enhance your workflow and make development seamless

13 Free AI Courses on AI Agents: Your Gateway to Mastering the Future!

Explore the world of AI agents with these free courses and stay ahead in the ever-evolving field of artificial intelligence.

🌟React Libraries: The Ultimate Toolkit for Developers in 2025! 💡

From state management to animations, discover the must-have React libraries that will redefine your coding journey this year!

TypeScript Native Port: Unlocking a 10x Performance Boost! 💡

From faster builds to AI-enhanced development experiences, TypeScript's native port reshapes the future of coding efficiency! 💻⚡

🚀 Unlock Your Future: Must-Have Skills for Software Engineers in 2025!

The tech world waits for no one—stay ahead with these 10 essential skills to future-proof your career and stand out in the fast-paced industry!

Revolutionize Your Workflow with Powerful VS Code Extensions

Discover how a few smart extensions can replace entire dev tools, optimize performance, and elevate your coding game

API Gateway vs. Load Balancer: Decoding Their Distinct Powers

Dive into the unique roles of API Gateways and Load Balancers in crafting secure, scalable, and high-performing architectures

🎨 Modern React UI Libraries: Elevate Your User Interfaces! 🚀

Discover how cutting-edge React UI libraries simplify development, enhance design consistency, and accelerate your journey to creating amazing digital experiences. 💡✨

🚀 Elevate Your Frontend Skills with Clean Architecture! 🌟

Simplify complexity, boost scalability, and transform the way you build modern applications with Clean Architecture principles. 💡👩‍💻👨‍💻

🌟 Master Git with These Time-Saving Commands! 🌟

Unlock the hidden potential of Git to streamline your workflows, save time, and level up your development game. 🚀👩‍💻👨‍💻

🌟 Embracing the Colors of Technology: A Holi Celebration! 🌈

From Red DevOps to Blue Cloud: How Each Color of Holi Represents the Vibrant World of Technology! 🔴🟢🔵🟡🟣

🚀 Unlocking the Power of HTTP Responses and Streams 🚀

A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Utilizing HTTP Responses and Streams for Efficient Web Development

OpenAPI Doctor: Revolutionizing API Innovation and Visualization

Enhancing API Management with Creative Visuals, Simplified Rules, and Tangible Exploration 🚀

Mastering Event-Driven Architecture in React: Clean and Efficient Component Communication 🚀

Unlock the Power of Decoupled Components with Custom useEvent Hook 🔄

🔒 Securing Your JWTs: Why Browser Storage is a Bad Idea and What You Can Do Instead 🔐

🎉 Exciting Updates in the World of Development! 🌟

🔗 API Design 101: From Basics to Best Practices 📖

🚀 Unlocking the Power of Emotional Intelligence: A Deep Dive into the Emotion Wheel 🌟

Understanding and Managing Emotions for Personal and Professional Success

🚀 Farewell to Create React App: A Journey of Innovation and Evolution

Reflecting on the impact, advantages, challenges, and the way forward as Create React App officially sunsets.