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Compare Astro and Next.js for React developers: static-first architecture, islands hydration, SSR trade-offs, and a…

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Astro vs Next.js: When React Developers Should Use Astro

Astro vs Next.js: A practical comparison for React developers — learn when Astro's static-first islands model outperforms Next.js' app-oriented SSR and follow…

Matija Žiberna

Create a free Neon Postgres (Postgres 17) in one curl command; get a pooled DATABASE_URL and an optional direct URL…

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Neon Postgres: Free Claimable DB in Minutes — No Install

Get a free Neon Postgres in minutes with one curl command — receive a claimable Postgres 17 instance, copy the pooled DATABASE_URL into your .env, and claim…

Matija Žiberna

Step-by-step guide to install google-ads-mcp, configure OAuth/ADC and the Google Ads API, then connect Codex, Gemini…

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Google Ads MCP Setup: Complete Beginner Quickstart

Beginner guide to Google Ads MCP setup: create a Cloud project, configure OAuth/ADC, enable the Google Ads API, and connect Codex, Gemini, or Claude for…

Matija Žiberna

Understand Neon's storage/compute separation, PgBouncer transaction pooling, and what to reproduce on self‑hosted…

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Neon Postgres Architecture: Copy Connection Model First

Explore Neon Postgres architecture and learn which parts—especially PgBouncer transaction pooling—you can reproduce on a VPS to reduce connection churn and…

Matija Žiberna

A security-first, production-ready walkthrough for Payload CMS MCP plugin covering API keys, scoped access, and…

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Security-First Payload CMS MCP Integration: Production Guide

Implement secure, auditable Payload CMS MCP access in production: learn MCP API key scoping, key rotation, slug fixes, curl tests, and audit-friendly…

Matija Žiberna

Why switching PgBouncer to transaction mode resolves Payload CMS 'remaining connection slots' errors and how to…

Developer toolsHow-To

PgBouncer Transaction Mode: Fix Postgres Connection Error

Switch PgBouncer to transaction mode to stop PostgreSQL 'remaining connection slots' errors in Payload CMS. See why app-side pools fail and apply the fix.

Matija Žiberna

Deep dive into payload.db.drizzle, schema hooks, migrations, read replicas, and practical Payload CMS Postgres best…

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Payload Postgres Adapter Guide: Drizzle Config & Migrations

Master the Payload Postgres adapter: access payload.db.drizzle, run safe migrations, add schema hooks, avoid stale replica reads, and extend your DB safely.

Matija Žiberna

Step-by-step S3-compatible Garage setup on Ubuntu VPS using Docker Compose and Payload CMS for lightweight self-hosted…

Developer toolsHow-To

Garage Object Storage on a VPS: 10-Minute Setup Guide

Deploy S3-compatible Garage object storage on an Ubuntu VPS with Docker Compose—generate credentials, create a bucket, and securely connect it to Payload CMS.

Matija Žiberna

Step-by-step pattern using InferTypeOf and a shared-types package to export Medusa model types for a Next.js storefront

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Ultimate Guide to Sharing Medusa Types in a Monorepo

Share Medusa types across a pnpm monorepo: use InferTypeOf to export stable model aliases from packages/shared-types so your Next.js storefront consumes safe…

Matija Žiberna

A practical roadmap to move products, customers, and orders from WooCommerce to Medusa with Next.js and Payload CMS

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WooCommerce to Medusa Migration 2026: Complete Step-by-Step

Practical WooCommerce to Medusa migration guide: map products, customers, and orders; plan auth and plugin replacements; rebuild checkout with Next.js and…

Matija Žiberna

How Payload CMS works with Next.js 16 cache components, 'use cache'/'use cache: remote' patterns, admin caveats, and…

Content Management SystemHow-To

Next.js Cache Components: Payload CMS Support Explained

Learn whether Next.js Cache Components work with Payload CMS, what changed in PR #16020, the real admin limitations, and safe frontend caching patterns to…

Matija Žiberna

Connect Next.js Draft Mode, Payload versions, and a postMessage bridge to build reliable, real-time live preview with…

Content Management SystemHow-To

Complete Guide to Payload CMS Live Preview with Next.js

Learn to implement Payload CMS live preview with Next.js Draft Mode, Payload versions, and a postMessage bridge — step-by-step, with troubleshooting and checks.

Matija Žiberna