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Local-First meets AI: Why the Browser is the new Backend

Jan 31 · 2 min read · We spent the last decade moving everything to the cloud. We built massive APIs, complex serverless functions, and expensive vector databases just to show a user their own data. But in 2026, the pendulum has swung back. With the rise of PGLite (Postgr...

How to get started in open-source

Jan 24 · 3 min read · Getting started in open source always feels like it’s wrapped in this "hero’s journey" myth—like it’s a secret club for 10x developers who breathe binary. In reality? It’s just social coding. Whether you’re at a giant MNC or a tiny startup, open sour...

Best Practices for Scalable and Maintainable AI Web Apps

Jan 17 · 4 min read · In our last article, we explored the "15-minute speed run"—the ability to use AI to go from a blank folder to a functional prototype in record time. It’s a powerful way to validate ideas, but as any experienced dev knows, a prototype that "just works...

What's all this fuss about "Vibe Coding"?

Jan 10 · 4 min read · "Vibe coding" is one of those terms that sounds like a joke until you actually see it in action. If you’ve spent any time on tech Twitter lately, you’ve probably seen people building entire apps while barely touching their keyboards. But what actuall...

Collaborating with AI Agents — A New Workflow for Frontend Developers

May 11, 2025 · 4 min read · Welcome back to the series on AI Agents and Frontend Development! In our previous post, we introduced the concept of the Agentic World — where software isn’t just coded but is co-created and continuously enhanced by AI agents. Now that you understand...