Deep dives, tutorials, and thoughts on using Payload CMS — a powerful headless CMS for developers who love control and flexibility. Here I share tips, code snippets, and real-world experiences from my projects, whether I’m building custom APIs, structuring collections, or deploying Payload in production.
Exploring the power and quirks of Sanity — a flexible, real-time headless CMS. From setting up schemas to integrating with frontends like Next.js, this category covers practical guides, best practices, and lessons learned from using Sanity in real-world projects.
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A practical guide to boosting performance in Next.js 15 by caching Payload CMS queries with unstable_cache and automated cache invalidation.
Tired of slow page loads due to repeated Payload CMS queries in Next.js? In this guide, I’ll show you how to use unstable_cache to cache data server-side, structure your cache keys and tags, and automate invalidation using Payload’s lifecycle hooks.
The Client Was Happy. I Wasn’t. Here’s Why.
What was supposed to be a straightforward website rebuild turned into a 56-hour deep dive through Payload CMS, Next.js, and a tangle of unnecessary complexity. One third of that time went into things I ended up not needing.
How to Build a Serverless-Friendly Gallery Auto-Sync System in Payload CMS Without Freezing Your App
A practical guide to making “global” settings (like Navbar, Footer, and Business Info) truly tenant-specific in your Payload CMS multi-tenant setup.