Smooth Scrolling in Next.js
How to add buttery smooth scrolling to a Next.js app using Lenis, GSAP ScrollTrigger, and Locomotive Scroll. The tradeoffs, the setup, and when you actually need it.
Blogs
All the topics I've covered. I write about React, Next.js, TypeScript, databases, AI/ML, cloud deployment, performance optimization, and system design.
How I Use Cursor to Build at 1000x Speed
A deep dive into how I use Cursor AI to ship production features faster than ever, the workflows that actually work, and why my company sponsors the Ultra plan for every engineer
Bloom Filters
Learn how Bloom filters work: a probabilistic data structure that tells you with 100% certainty when something doesn't exist. Understand hash functions, bit arrays, false positives, and real-world use cases like recommendation engines and web crawlers.
Async Processing with Message Queues, Streams, and Pub/Sub
Learn when and why to use asynchronous processing. Understand message queues, streams, and real-time Pub/Sub for building scalable, decoupled systems.
Caching
Understand caching fundamentals: what it is, why it matters, and how to use it. Learn about cache architecture, key-value access patterns, and real-world examples with Redis and Memcached.
Non-Relational Databases
Explore the world of NoSQL databases: Document DBs, Key-Value Stores, and Graph Databases. Learn when to use each type, their trade-offs, and why they scale horizontally out of the box.
Virtualized Lists in React
Learn how virtualized lists work in React, why they are important for performance, and how to build a simple virtualized list from scratch
Static Site Generation in Next.js
Master SSG and SSR in Next.js with practical examples. Learn when to use each rendering method and see the performance differences in action
SEO for Next.js Portfolio
Discover the exact SEO strategies that helped my Next.js website rank at the top of Google search results using SSG, dynamic metadata, and Open Graph optimization
Deploying on Coolify
Learn how to deploy a full portfolio stack with Coolify, featuring Postgres, Redis, and a Next.js app on a single server
Contact Form with Resend
Learn how to build a contact form with seamless email delivery using Resend email API in your Next.js application. Perfect for portfolio sites
Open Graph Images in Next.js
Learn how to enhance your Next.js app with dynamic Open Graph images to boost social media visibility and engagement
Node.js on EC2 with PM2 and NGINX
Learn to deploy Node.js applications on EC2 using PM2 and NGINX for robust and scalable production environments. Step-by-step guide included
VSCode in Your Browser
Guide on setting up a VSCode Server in your browser using Docker