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Matija Žiberna

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    CMS Vendor Lock-In Explained: Sanity vs Payload 2026

    Understand CMS vendor lock-in and which risks matter: data, query (GROQ), pricing, schema, and integrations. Get clear migration cost estimates and guidance.

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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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    Sanity vs Payload: 6 Costly Regrets Teams Always Face

    Discover six common regrets teams face after choosing Sanity vs Payload - performance, pricing, migration, security - a checklist to avoid costly mistakes.

    Matija Žiberna
    Matija Žiberna
    15 days ago
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    Outdated Website Content: Why Sales Teams Lose Deals

    Outdated website content weakens sales credibility and wastes reps' time. Learn the structural causes, why CRM can't fix it, and next steps to regain trust.

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    Matija Žiberna
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    Fix NEXT_PUBLIC_SANITY_DATASET Error in Sanity CLI

    Fix the 'Missing environment variable: NEXT_PUBLIC_SANITY_DATASET' error by loading dotenv in sanity.cli.ts and adding env.ts fallbacks so npx sanity dev runs…

    Matija Žiberna
    Matija Žiberna
    3 months ago
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    How to Customize Document Previews in Sanity CMS Studio

    Learn to tailor Sanity Studio document previews with select and prepare: display publication dates, statuses, reference fields, media fallbacks, and computed summaries.

    Matija Žiberna
    Matija Žiberna
    5 months ago
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    How to Add Custom Sorting Options to Sanity CMS Document Lists

    Learn to add custom sorting options to Sanity Studio document lists using the structure tool, including default sort, multi-field ordering, and domain-specific sorts.

    Matija Žiberna
    Matija Žiberna
    5 months ago
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    How to Build a Professional TypeScript SDK for Any REST API

    Create a production-ready TypeScript SDK: clean architecture, strict typing, robust error handling, packaging, and a smooth developer experience for any REST API.

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    Matija Žiberna
    5 months ago
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    How to Build Category-Aware Popups in Next.js Using Sanity CMS

    Increase conversions by showing targeted newsletter popups based on a post's category. Learn how to detect categories from Sanity, map them to tailored…

    Matija Žiberna
    Matija Žiberna
    5 months ago
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    How to Sync Your Sanity CMS Newsletter with Brevo Email Marketing

    Integrate Brevo with your Sanity CMS newsletter: add the official SDK, create a service module, and sync subscribers reliably after Sanity creation with…

    Matija Žiberna
    Matija Žiberna
    5 months ago
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    Sanity TypeGen: Optimal Project Structure and Production Workflow (2025 Update)

    Complete guide to implementing Sanity TypeGen at scale: project structure, query organization, type generation workflow, and production deployment strategies for large applications.

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    Matija Žiberna
    5 months ago
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    GROQ vs GraphQL: Complete Guide to Choosing the Right Query Language (2025)

    Comprehensive comparison of GROQ and GraphQL: understand when to choose each query language for content-driven applications vs. complex multi-source APIs.

    Matija Žiberna
    Matija Žiberna
    5 months ago
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    How to Create Secure Sanity CMS Webhooks with Next.js App Router

    Secure your Sanity webhook endpoint in Next.js App Router with signature verification, raw body parsing, GROQ filters, and safe cache revalidation.

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    Matija Žiberna
    5 months ago
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    Remove Docker Volumes (Even When In Use) — 4 Methods

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

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

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

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    Economics

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    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

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