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Why We Swapped Express for Fastify: A Six-Month Production Post-Mortem

July 20, 2026

Switching from Express to Fastify cut our latency by 30%. This production review covers the technical benefits of schema-first development and high-performance Node.js architecture.

DevOps

Using mise (mise-en-place) in DevOps: Consistent Tool Version Management for kubectl, Terraform, Node, and Python

June 18, 2026

Tool version mismatches between local machines and CI/CD pipelines are a constant source of frustration in DevOps teams. mise (mise-en-place) solves this with a single .mise.toml config file that manages kubectl, Terraform, Node.js, Python, and 400+ other tools consistently across every environment. This guide walks through setup, GitHub Actions integration, and production tips.

Database

Postgres Without the Server: Running PGlite in the Browser and Node.js

June 15, 2026

Run a full PostgreSQL engine inside your browser or Node.js with PGlite. No server, no Docker, and sub-100ms startup times for local-first apps and testing.

Programming

Type-safe SQL Queries with Kysely: The Lightweight Alternative to Bulky ORMs

June 9, 2026

Kysely offers the power of raw SQL with the safety of TypeScript. Learn how to replace heavy ORMs with a lightweight, type-safe query builder for your Node.js projects.

DevOps

Docker Multi-stage Build and Distroless Images: Shrink Your Container to Just a Few MB

May 25, 2026

Learn how to use Docker multi-stage builds and distroless base images to shrink your container from 1 GB down to just a few MB — with real Dockerfile examples for Go, Node.js, Python, and Java. Includes security hardening tips and CVE reduction techniques for production deployments.

Programming

Why Drizzle ORM is Replacing Prisma in Modern TypeScript Stacks

May 19, 2026

Prisma's heavy engine causing cold starts? Learn why Drizzle ORM is the lightweight, type-safe alternative for TypeScript developers who want the power of SQL without the overhead.

Programming

API Versioning in Node.js and FastAPI: A Guide to Production Stability

May 9, 2026

A professional guide to implementing API versioning in Node.js and FastAPI. Learn URI/Header strategies, handle breaking changes, and manage deprecation with the Sunset header.