Topic
Next.js
4 articles
5 min read
Cursor vs Claude Code for SaaS Teams: What to Standardize in 2026
Cursor is the better single standard for most SaaS engineering teams. Use Claude Code as a second tool for documentation, planning, and terminal-heavy work.
AI coding toolsSoftware engineeringTeam scalingReactNext.jsClaude CodeCursor
5 min read
Next.js July 2026 Security Release: Patch 15.5.21 or 16.2.11 First
Running Next.js 15 or 16 in production? Patch to 15.5.21 or 16.2.11 first, then review rewrites, Server Actions, middleware-based auth, and image optimization.
Next.jsApplication SecurityApp RouterServer ActionsEngineering Hiring
7 min read
Vercel vs self-hosted Next.js in 2026 after the July security release
Most SaaS teams should stay on Vercel for Next.js in 2026. Self-host only when you already have clear operational ownership for patching, containers, observability, and custom runtime needs.
Next.jsVercelSelf-HostingSaaS EngineeringTeam Scaling
6 min read
Next.js vs a Separate Backend in 2026: Where the Cutoff Is
Use Next.js alone when the backend mainly serves one web app. Split to a separate Node or Python service when the backend has multiple consumers, separate scaling needs, or worker-heavy logic.
Next.jsBackend ArchitectureTeam ScalingSaaS EngineeringSoftware Hiring