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Top Backend Platforms for SaaS (2026)
Backend

SaaS Backend Platforms: Supabase, AWS, Hetzner $30/mo (2026)

Compares backend platforms for SaaS including AWS, Supabase, Firebase, Railway, Render, and bare VPS with real pricing at three scales, multi-tenancy patterns, and build-vs-buy decisions for auth, payments, email, and background jobs.

13 min read·
How to Maximize AWS Free Credits ($1000+ Strategy Guide)
Cloud

How to Maximize AWS Free Credits ($1000+ Strategy Guide)

Stretch $1,000 in AWS credits into 6-14 months of production infrastructure. Covers credit sources, cost-saving strategies, instance selection, and billing alerts.

9 min read·
AI Agent Frameworks Compared: LangGraph vs CrewAI vs AutoGen (2026)
AI/ML Engineering

AI Agent Frameworks Compared: LangGraph vs CrewAI vs AutoGen (2026)

A practitioner comparison of LangGraph, CrewAI, and AutoGen -- benchmarks on research, code gen, and data analysis agents with code examples, token efficiency, and production guidance.

14 min read·
The Self-Propagating npm Worm (April 2026): How postinstall Hooks Got Weaponized
Security

The Self-Propagating npm Worm (April 2026): How postinstall Hooks Got Weaponized

April 2026's self-propagating npm worm used postinstall hooks to scrape developer tokens (npm, GitHub, AWS), then auto-publish backdoored package versions. Detection steps, rotation playbook, and the structural defenses (ignore-scripts, pnpm, sandboxed CI, signed publishes).

12 min read·
OAuth 2.0 and OIDC: The Difference and When to Use Each
Security

OAuth 2.0 and OIDC: The Difference and When to Use Each

OAuth 2.0 handles authorization while OIDC handles authentication. Learn the grant types, token differences, PKCE, and when to use each protocol.

9 min read·
How to Scale a Next.js App to 100k Users Without Breaking the Bank
Architecture

How to Scale a Next.js App to 100k Users Without Breaking the Bank

A practical playbook for scaling Next.js apps to 100k users using ISR, multi-layer caching, CDN optimization, and backend tuning -- all for under $500/month.

9 min read·
What Is MCP (Model Context Protocol)? A Developer's Guide
AI/ML Engineering

What Is MCP (Model Context Protocol)? A Developer's Guide

A practical guide to the Model Context Protocol (MCP) -- Anthropic's open standard for connecting AI models to external tools and data. Architecture, TypeScript server examples, and security best practices.

14 min read·
The Vercel April 2026 Edge Function Incident: What Leaked, What to Do
Security

The Vercel April 2026 Edge Function Incident: What Leaked, What to Do

Vercel's April 6-9 edge function incident exposed env-vars and secrets in a subset of deployments. Timeline, scope, what was actually exposed, the rotation playbook for affected teams, and the structural defenses that prevent this next time.

11 min read·
What is a CDN? How CloudFront and Cloudflare Work Under the Hood
Cloud

What is a CDN? How CloudFront and Cloudflare Work Under the Hood

Understand how CDNs work at the edge: PoPs, Anycast vs GeoDNS, cache behaviors, Origin Shield, invalidation strategies, and a detailed CloudFront vs Cloudflare comparison with pricing.

9 min read·

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