README

Updated October 2025 - From Next.js 15 and the mature App Router to advanced caching strategies and edge computing - here are the battle-tested patterns for building applications that scale to millions of users in 2025.

Joe Peterson

31 min read

next.js

next.js-15

Celebrating Hacktoberfest 2025 with a remarkable personal milestone - launching three open source projects in just three days! Discover VibeAlive, All Your Base64, and the Tezos Rich Preview Discord Bot, all ready for community contributions.

Joe Peterson

7 min read

hacktoberfest

open-source

Next.js 15 brings React 19, Turbopack stability, Partial Prerendering, and major performance improvements. Here's everything you need to know about upgrading from previous versions.

Joe Peterson

9 min read

next.js

react

Key insights from 6 years leading technology development at POUND, growing from startup to global fitness brand with millions of users.

Joe Peterson

21 min read

leadership

scaling

A retrospective look at how frontend development has evolved over the past decade, and what emerging trends like AI-assisted coding mean for developers.

Joe Peterson

5 min read

frontend

javascript

Introducing Unfucker, the groundbreaking utility that's transforming text file repair with a blend of sharp programming prowess and a rebel spirit. Born from a developer's ADHD-inspired coding marathon, it's the community-driven solution to unscramble your data.

Joe Peterson

5 min read

python

open-source

This comprehensive guide dives into Bun, the new JavaScript runtime built on Zig, offering a detailed look at its features, pros, and cons. It provides a hands-on tutorial for creating a Fibonacci API and web page, showcasing Bun's streamlined developer experience.

Joe Peterson

13 min read

bun

javascript

The universe of digital browsing is rife with curious concepts and protocols, which often leave novices perplexed. Among these oddities, the ubiquitous digital 'cookie' stands out. This article aims to unravel what these 'cookies' are, the reasons behind websites requesting our consent to use them, and the implications of accepting them.

Joe Peterson

4 min read

cookies

privacy

If you've spent some time in the realm of web development, you know it's an ever-evolving beast, quick on its toes, always ready for the next big thing. Let's raise the curtain on the HTML5 dialog element and discover how it's revolutionizing modal dialogs with built-in accessibility features.

Joe Peterson

7 min read

html5

dialog