Documenting the craft of premium frontends

Feb 10, 2025

React 19's optimizing compiler promises to automate memoization. I tested it on a large codebase to see if manual optimization is truly dead.

Feb 5, 2025

Advanced patterns for using Edge Middleware to handle authentication, geolocation, and AB testing before the request hits your layout.

Feb 1, 2025

Bringing file-system routing to React Native. How Expo Router v3 unifies the development model for web and mobile.

Jan 28, 2025

Retrieval Augmented Generation is the standard for enterprise AI. Here is how to build a robust pipeline with vector databases and semantic reranking.

Jan 25, 2025

Microservices are complexity traps for 99% of teams. Why modular monoliths in Next.js/Turborepo are becoming the preferred architecture.

Jan 22, 2025

Responsive design is no longer about the viewport width. It's about the parent container context. How to use `@container` today.

Jan 20, 2025

Mutations without API routes? Exploring the mental model shift of RPC-style server functions in Next.js App Router.

Jan 18, 2025

The days of 'ejecting' are over. How Config Plugins and Expo Modules allow you to interact with any native iOS/Android API.

Jan 16, 2025

A deep dive into the `next/image` component, AVIF generation, and remote patterns for high-performance visual sites.

Jan 15, 2025

As AI agents take more actions on our behalf, the UI must evolve from 'magic box' to 'transparent partner'. Here is how to design for explainability.

Jan 8, 2025

Why I'm moving inference from the cloud to the edge. A practical guide to running TensorFlow Lite and CoreML directly in React Native apps.

Oct 3, 2024

A look at how I pair edge rendering with bespoke storytelling to keep premium sites performant.

Dec 1, 2024

How I integrate AI safely into day-to-day engineering rituals without sacrificing code quality or team trust.

Nov 12, 2024

A tour of the AI assistants I rely on for code search, refactoring, and documentation without turning reviews into chaos.

Sep 5, 2024

Practical workflows for generating hero art, UI mockups, and mood boards with AI while keeping brand consistency.

Aug 22, 2024

A practical comparison of the leading LLM assistants and when I reach for each during product delivery.

Jul 18, 2024

Framer Motion patterns that feel effortless while guiding users to take action.

Mar 25, 2024

Raising the bar for mobile experiences with refined typography, tactile feedback, and zero-jank animations.