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Matija Žiberna

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    A practical 2026 evaluation of Payload 3.0 for Next.js — TypeScript-native, self-hosted CMS with growth data and…
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    Why Payload Is the Best Headless CMS for Next.js 2026

    Discover why Payload is the best headless CMS for Next.js in 2026—TypeScript-native, self-hosted, and optimized for the App Router; pros, cons, and migration…

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    Cloudflare

    Guides and insights on using Cloudflare for performance optimization, DNS management, security, and edge computing.

    How To Programmatically Add DNS Records To Cloudflare In Node

    How To Programmatically Add DNS Records To Cloudflare In Node

    by Matija Žiberna

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    Design a resilient queue-based logging system in Payload CMS using a dedicated logs collection and Jobs queue.
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    Payload CMS Logging: Queue-Based Production Best Practices

    Learn how to implement production-ready Payload CMS logging with a dedicated logs collection and Jobs queue to keep requests fast and protect telemetry.

    Matija Žiberna
    Matija Žiberna
    2 days ago
    11 min read
    Implement Payload CMS HTTP-only cookie auth with Next.js App Router: CSRF, sessions, CORS, and subdomain cookies.
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    Payload CMS Cookie Auth: 7 Troubleshooting Secrets for Next.js

    Secure customer portals with Payload CMS cookie auth and Next.js: setup HTTP-only cookies, CSRF/CORS, sessions, and production fixes to stop silent 401s.

    Matija Žiberna
    Matija Žiberna
    4 days ago
    19 min read
    When to self-host n8n with Payload CMS, avoid Zapier's task-based pricing, and build infrastructure-grade automations.
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    n8n vs Zapier 2026: Why Zapier Fails for Serious Projects

    n8n vs Zapier in 2026 — why self-hosted n8n with Payload CMS outperforms Zapier for infra-grade automations: lower costs, full data control, and long-running…

    Matija Žiberna
    Matija Žiberna
    7 days ago
    12 min read
    Practical guide to separating Payload CMS and commerce platforms for scalable headless stores with Next.js and Remix.
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    Payload CMS for Ecommerce: Architect the Content Split

    Payload CMS for ecommerce: adopt the Content‑Commerce Split to keep editorial content in Payload, transactional truth in your commerce platform, and merge…

    Matija Žiberna
    Matija Žiberna
    8 days ago
    16 min read
    Understand Tasks, Workflows, Jobs, Queues, scheduling, and worker strategies to build reliable background processing…
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    Payload CMS Jobs Queue Explained: Tasks, Jobs & Queues

    Demystify Payload CMS Jobs Queue: learn when to use Tasks vs Workflows, how Jobs and Queues interact, and practical patterns for resilient background…

    Matija Žiberna
    Matija Žiberna
    9 days ago
    17 min read
    Architect a webhook-driven system where Payload hooks trigger n8n workflows for AI qualification, enrichment, CRM…
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    Operational Payload CMS + n8n Integration: 7 Proven Patterns

    Turn your website into infrastructure with a Payload CMS n8n integration that automates lead qualification, enrichment, CRM sync, and content operations.

    Matija Žiberna
    Matija Žiberna
    10 days ago
    17 min read
    Practical architecture and patterns for Payload CMS to n8n webhooks, automations, vector search and lead qualification.
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    Payload CMS n8n Integration: Build an Operational Site

    How Payload CMS and n8n form an operational system: webhooks trigger automations for SEO, vector search, document indexing, and automated lead qualification.

    Matija Žiberna
    Matija Žiberna
    11 days ago
    13 min read
    How to enqueue jobs from hooks, run them via Vercel Cron, secure /api/payload-jobs/run, and harden tasks with retries
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    Payload Jobs Queue on Vercel: Complete Production Setup

    Offload long-running work from hooks using Payload Jobs Queue on Vercel: durable, retryable, observable jobs run by Vercel Cron and secured via CRON_SECRET.

    Matija Žiberna
    Matija Žiberna
    12 days ago
    9 min read
    Set up an authenticated Payload CMS SDK client and run CLI scripts with tsx to speed migrations, content cleanup, and…
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    Payload CMS SDK: CLI Toolkit for Faster Migrations

    Set up a shared Payload CMS SDK client to run authenticated CLI scripts with tsx - speed migrations, content cleanup, and tenant-aware CRUD without the Admin…

    Matija Žiberna
    Matija Žiberna
    24 days ago
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    Add delivery-date restrictions, multi-type usage limits, server-side validation, and tracking to Payload CMS
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    Payload CMS Promotional Codes: Complete Guide (2026)

    Create a production-ready Payload CMS promotional codes system with delivery-date restrictions, usage limits, server-side validation, and automatic usage…

    Matija Žiberna
    Matija Žiberna
    25 days ago
    21 min read
    Create a one-click printable checklist from React Hook Form in Payload CMS using a hidden iframe and reusable handler.
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    Payload CMS Printable Checklist: One-Click Admin Print

    Get a reusable pattern to print live React Hook Form data in Payload CMS: stream form rows into a hidden iframe, preserve unsaved edits, and open a one-click…

    Matija Žiberna
    Matija Žiberna
    26 days ago
    7 min read
    Remove Docker Volumes (Even When In Use) — 4 Methods

    Remove Docker Volumes (Even When In Use) — 4 Methods

    by Matija Žiberna

    Fix Docker Permission Denied: Volumes, Bind Mounts & CI/CD

    Fix Docker Permission Denied: Volumes, Bind Mounts & CI/CD

    by Matija Žiberna

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    Economics

    Before I pivoted to full-stack development, economics was my world—I studied it at university and still follow it closely. This category is a space for my personal takes on economic theory, policy, markets, and the way it all ties into tech and society. These are opinion-driven pieces, written more as a passion project than professional analysis, but always grounded in curiosity and a love for the subject.

    Beyond the Bubble: Debt, Demographics, and Slovenia's Competitive Future

    Beyond the Bubble: Debt, Demographics, and Slovenia's Competitive Future

    by Matija Žiberna

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    Economics

    Before I pivoted to full-stack development, economics was my world—I studied it at university and still follow it closely. This category is a space for my personal takes on economic theory, policy, markets, and the way it all ties into tech and society. These are opinion-driven pieces, written more as a passion project than professional analysis, but always grounded in curiosity and a love for the subject.

    Beyond the Bubble: Debt, Demographics, and Slovenia's Competitive Future

    Beyond the Bubble: Debt, Demographics, and Slovenia's Competitive Future

    by Matija Žiberna

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