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
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.
Understanding Database Scaling and Sharding Patterns
Master database scaling from vertical to horizontal scaling, read replicas, sharding strategies, and partitioning techniques. Learn when to use synchronous vs asynchronous replication and how to choose the right shard key.
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
Database Transaction Internals
Deep dive into how database transactions work under the hood. Understand ACID properties, isolation levels, locking mechanisms, and implementation across PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB
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
Branded Types in TypeScript
Learn how branded types can prevent ID mix-ups and enforce domain rules across your TypeScript, Next.js, Drizzle, and Zod codebase.
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
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
Prisma with PostgreSQL
Prisma ORM setup guide for PostgreSQL with Node.js and TypeScript, includes step-by-step instructions for efficient, type-safe database operations
AWS S3 with Node.js
Learn how to seamlessly integrate AWS S3 with Node.js for efficient cloud storage and image uploads in your application
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
Creating Your Own npx Command
Learn to create a personalized `npx` command to share your details with others efficiently. Follow my step-by-step guide on creating `npx devpulkit`