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Articles on backend architecture, security and web development.

January 15, 20264 min read

How AI Changes Software Architecture (Not How You Think)

AI doesn't write your code for you. It helps you think through the architecture - and that's far more valuable.

January 15, 20264 min read

Cognitive Chameleon: How One Word Changes Everything in Your AI Sparring

Most people use AI as a polite secretary. As a senior professional you get more by switching between 'modes' like Red Team, Socratic Mentor and PM.

January 15, 20263 min read

RPC in Modern Web Development: Why We're Going Back to Roots

While REST and GraphQL are the standards, RPC (Remote Procedure Call) is making a major comeback. Here is why it's more relevant in 2026 than ever before.

January 9, 20264 min read

API Rate Limiting: How to Protect Your Backend

A practical guide to implementing rate limiting - from algorithms to best practices that protect your API from abuse.

January 9, 20265 min read

Monorepos and Turborepo: When It Makes Sense

A practical guide to monorepos: When it simplifies your project, which tools work best, and how to avoid the classic pitfalls.

January 9, 20264 min read

npm vs Yarn vs pnpm vs Bun: Which Package Manager in 2026?

A deep-dive comparison of the four major JavaScript package managers - speed, disk usage, monorepo support, and what you should choose.

January 9, 20266 min read

REST vs GraphQL: You Probably Don't Need GraphQL

GraphQL is hyped, but REST solves 95% of all use cases better. Here's when you actually need GraphQL - and when you're wasting your time.

January 9, 20266 min read

SEO in 2026: Why 'Being Found' Is No Longer Just About Google

Classic SEO still works - but answer engines are changing the game. Here's what llms.txt is, when it makes sense, and why most overlook it.

January 9, 20264 min read

SSG vs SSR vs ISR vs CSR: What Should You Choose?

A practical guide to rendering strategies in modern web - when to choose what, and what it means for SEO and performance.

January 8, 20262 min read

AI makes Rust easier - but should you switch?

GitHub Copilot and Claude make it easier to write complex code. But does that mean you should choose a harder language?

January 8, 202612 min read

Backend Architecture in Practice 2026: From Startup to Enterprise

The complete guide to choosing and building modern backend architecture. From language choice to infrastructure, from prototype to scale.

January 8, 20264 min read

Rust vs Go vs Java in 2026: What should you choose for your backend?

AI makes Rust more accessible, but is it the right choice? We compare the three major backend languages.

January 1, 20262 min read

Supabase vs Firebase: What should you choose in 2026?

Two popular Backend-as-a-Service platforms - but which one fits your project best?

December 28, 20252 min read

How to optimize your website speed

Fast pages = better SEO and more conversions. Here are the most important optimizations.