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Web Dev

June 20259 min read

Next.js API Routes vs NestJS: Choosing Your Backend in 2025

A direct comparison of Next.js Route Handlers and NestJS for backend development — when each is the right tool based on real production experience.

Web Dev

June 20259 min read

TypeScript Strict Mode in Production: Why It's Non-Negotiable

Why TypeScript strict mode belongs in every production codebase — the bugs it catches, the gotchas it surfaces, and how to enable it on a legacy project.

Web Dev

June 202510 min read

React Server Components: When and How to Use Them in Next.js

A practical guide to React Server Components in Next.js 15 — what they actually change, when to use them, and the patterns that make them powerful.

Web Dev

June 20259 min read

Next.js Middleware: Real Use Cases Beyond the Docs

Practical Next.js middleware patterns for authentication guards, i18n locale detection, A/B testing, and security headers — with code and gotchas.

Web Dev

June 20259 min read

Framer Motion vs CSS Animations: When to Use Each

A practical comparison of Framer Motion and pure CSS animations — bundle size, performance, DX, and my real experience using both on matthewswong.com.

Web Dev

June 202510 min read

Monorepo with Turborepo: Running Next.js and NestJS Together

How to set up a production-ready Turborepo monorepo with Next.js frontend, NestJS backend, and shared TypeScript packages.

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