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Next.js 16 in 2026: Still the King? A Brutally Honest Comparison with Remix and Astro
A brutally honest look at Next.js 16's complexity compared to Remix and Astro. Find out which framework fits your project needs in 2026.
Why Next.js 16's Breaking Changes Are a Good Thing (And Why You're Frustrated)
Next.js 16 introduces mandatory async parameters and renames middleware to proxy. Learn the architectural reasoning behind these breaking changes and how to migrate your application effectively.
Why Next.js useEffect Data Fetching Causes Waterfalls and How to Fix It
Discover why useEffect creates performance bottlenecks in Next.js apps and learn three non-blocking data fetching patterns to improve Core Web Vitals and user experience.
Reliable Next.js Cron Jobs: 5 Architectures to Fix Cold Starts
Discover why standard Route Handlers fail for background tasks and learn five proven architectures to eliminate serverless cold starts and execution timeouts in Next.js applications.
Optimizing Next.js Backend Performance: Solving the N+1 Query Problem
Learn how to identify and fix the N+1 query problem in Next.js applications using Server Components, React cache, and efficient data fetching strategies to improve performance.
Fixing the Middleware Mess: Next.js 16 Best Practices for Authentication and Edge Functions
Learn battle-tested patterns for implementing reliable authentication in Next.js 16 Proxy (formerly Middleware). Fix common bugs, optimize edge function performance, and build secure request handling logic.