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2026-11-04 · 9 min read

Astro Islands Architecture: Partial Hydration in Practice

Astro's islands architecture ships zero JS by default and hydrates only what needs it - here's how partial hydration actually works and when to reach for each directive.

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2026-11-01 · 9 min read

Nuxt 3 Guide 2026: SSR, Composables, Nitro and Auto-Imports

Everything you actually need to know about Nuxt 3 in 2026 - SSR hydration, Nitro server routes, composables, and the auto-import system that trips everyone up.

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2026-10-31 · 9 min read

SvelteKit Guide 2026: Routing, Load Functions, Forms and Deploy

A hands-on SvelteKit guide for 2026 - file-based routing, load functions, form actions, and deploying to Vercel or Cloudflare in under an hour.

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2026-10-01 · 9 min read

Next.js vs Astro in 2026: Which Framework Fits Your Project?

Next.js and Astro both ship great sites - but picking the wrong one costs weeks. Here's a direct 2026 comparison to help you choose fast.

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2026-07-13 · 8 min read

React Suspense in 2026: Boundaries, Streaming and What Still Breaks

React Suspense has matured a lot by 2026, but streaming SSR and nested boundaries still bite developers. Here's what actually works and what doesn't.

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2026-07-02 · 8 min read

Next.js App Router in 2026: What's Changed and What Still Trips People Up

Next.js App Router has matured significantly since 2023, but plenty of gotchas remain. Here's what's actually changed and where devs still get burned.

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2026-06-30 · 8 min read

React Server Components Explained: What They Are and Why They Matter

React Server Components let you run React code on the server without shipping JS to the browser. Here's what that actually means for your Next.js app in 2026.

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