Amid rising operational costs of commercial Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions, a new wave of open-source alternatives is empowering developers. These tools offer Vercel- and Railway-like deployment experiences on self-managed Virtual Private Servers, promising significant cost savings and greater data control.
Freelance developers navigate a complex landscape requiring more than just coding prowess. This article outlines critical skills spanning project planning, system design, deployment strategies, and cybersecurity, vital for success in today's tech ecosystem.
A comprehensive, simplified guide for aspiring JavaScript backend developers, covering essential execution environments, frameworks, databases, and deployment strategies. Stay ahead in the evolving Node.js ecosystem with insights into modern tools and practices.
A recent technical deep dive showcased the robust synergy of Next.js 16 and Strapi 5, covering new features like Cache Components and server-side Actions. The session culminated in a free, full-stack production deployment, highlighting the power of modern web development.