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backend and architecture
June 4, 2026 28 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Database Choices for Modern React & Next.js Apps
Choosing the right database for your Next.js application is critical for scalability and performance. This ultimate guide cuts through the hype, offering a contrarian view on serverless databases, comparing PostgreSQL vs MongoDB, Supabase vs Firebase, and providing actionable advice for your React app, backed by Ratul Hasan's 8+ years of experience building SaaS.
#Database for Next.js#serverless database comparison
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backend and architecture
June 3, 2026 22 min read
Mastering the Backend for Frontend (BFF) Architecture for Modern React & Next.js Applications
Discover why Backend for Frontend (BFF) architecture is crucial for modern React and Next.js applications. Learn from my mistakes building SaaS products and how BFF solves common API challenges, leading to faster development and better user experiences.
#Backend for Frontend Architecture#BFF pattern
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backend and architecture
June 2, 2026 18 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Module Federation: Building Scalable Micro Frontends for Enterprise React Applications
Learn how Module Federation transforms large React applications into scalable micro frontends. I'll share my real-world mistakes, how to implement Webpack Module Federation, and why runtime module sharing is key for distributed front-end development.
#Module Federation#Micro Frontend Architecture
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tools and workflow
May 31, 2026 23 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Automated Code Quality & Developer Experience Tooling
Learn how to set up automated code quality checks for your JavaScript projects using ESLint, Prettier, and Git hooks. Improve developer experience and ship faster.
#Automated Code Quality#ESLint configuration guide
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tools and workflow
May 30, 2026 25 min read
Beyond Architecture: Advanced Strategies for Design System Implementation and Tooling
Learn advanced strategies for implementing and maintaining scalable design systems. I'll share how modern tooling, design tokens, and component libraries can save your SaaS from costly UI/UX inconsistencies and slow development cycles.
#Advanced Design System Implementation#Design System Tooling
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nextjs and react
May 26, 2026 28 min read
Mastering State Machines: Building Robust & Predictable React UIs with XState
Unlock predictable React UIs. I'll show you how state machines, especially XState, transformed complex logic in my Shopify apps like Store Warden, making bugs vanish and development faster. Learn from my 8 years of shipping products.
#React State Machines#XState tutorial
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