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Deploy Payload CMS with Next.js 16: Self-Hosted Guide
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Deploy Payload CMS with Next.js 16: Self-Hosted Guide

Why Vercel's serverless model breaks for Payload and a practical self-hosted deployment using Docker, Nginx, and…

Learn why deploying Payload CMS with Next.js 16 favors self-hosting over Vercel, and follow a practical Docker + Nginx + Postgres reference setup and tips.

10 min readFeb 28, 2026By Matija Žiberna
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Next.js 16 Self-Hosted Alternatives: Fly.io, Cloud Run, VPS
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Next.js 16 Self-Hosted Alternatives: Fly.io, Cloud Run, VPS

Practical comparison of Fly.io, Google Cloud Run, Railway, Render and bare VPS for cost, reliability, and Next.js 16…

Facing rising Vercel bills after upgrading to Next.js 16? Compare Fly.io, Cloud Run, Railway, Render and bare VPS to pick the most cost-effective setup.

16 min readFeb 26, 2026By Matija Žiberna
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Prisma v7 Migration on Next.js 16 — Turbopack Fix Guide
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Prisma v7 Migration on Next.js 16 — Turbopack Fix Guide

Step-by-step migration from Prisma v6 to v7 in Next.js 16, resolving Turbopack module errors and configuring…

Prisma v7 migration for Next.js 16 with Turbopack — fix '.prisma/client' module errors, configure @prisma/adapter-pg and pg pooling, and run your app reliably.

10 min readDec 1, 2025By Matija Žiberna
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Ultimate Next.js Standalone Dockerfile Guide (Tiny Images)
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Ultimate Next.js Standalone Dockerfile Guide (Tiny Images)

Use output: "standalone" to trim node_modules, fix sharp/image errors, and build minimal Next.js Docker images

Shrink Next.js Docker images with output: "standalone": trace imports, copy only needed modules, fix sharp image errors, and produce lean production images.

5 min readMar 2, 2026By Matija Žiberna
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Payload CMS Next.js 16 Support: Turbocharged Dev Builds
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Payload CMS Next.js 16 Support: Turbocharged Dev Builds

Step-by-step upgrade guide for Payload CMS v3.73.0 to unlock Next.js 16, Turbopack, React 19.2 and faster builds.

Payload CMS Next.js 16 support in v3.73.0 brings Turbopack HMR, 5–10x faster Fast Refresh and React 19.2 features; follow this upgrade guide to update deps…

6 min readJan 26, 2026By Matija Žiberna
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Vercel Neon Setup for Next.js: 3-Tier Enterprise Guide
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Vercel Neon Setup for Next.js: 3-Tier Enterprise Guide

Use Neon DB branching and Vercel envs to isolate development, preview, and production databases securely.

Learn a practical Vercel Neon setup for Next.js using Neon DB branching and Vercel envs to isolate dev, preview, and production databases for safer deploys.

10 min readFeb 3, 2026By Matija Žiberna

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Deploy Payload CMS with Next.js 16: Self-Hosted Guide

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Hub: Deploy Payload CMS with Next.js 16: Self-Hosted GuidePart 1: Next.js 16 Self-Hosted Alternatives: Fly.io, Cloud Run, VPSPart 2: Prisma v7 Migration on Next.js 16 — Turbopack Fix GuidePart 3: Ultimate Next.js Standalone Dockerfile Guide (Tiny Images)Part 4: Payload CMS Next.js 16 Support: Turbocharged Dev BuildsPart 5: Vercel Neon Setup for Next.js: 3-Tier Enterprise Guide

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