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Practical notes from building, breaking, and improving web products.

July 7, 2026·7 min read

Beyond SEO: The New Web Visibility Stack

Search isn't just Google anymore. Here's everything that's changed - Answer Engine Optimization, Generative Engine Optimization, LLMs.txt, and how to get found in an AI-first web.

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July 7, 2026·7 min read

React vs Next.js: The Full Picture

Everything you need to understand about React and Next.js - how rendering works under the hood, what SSR/CSR/SSG actually mean, and when to pick one over the other.

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June 30, 2026·5 min read

Realtime portfolio updates without polling

How RTK Query and Ably keep public portfolio data fresh after an admin update - with zero polling and no custom WebSocket server.

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