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Is Better Auth the key to solving authentication headaches?
Better Auth promises flexible, type-safe authentication. See setup, features, and how it compares to Clerk, NextAuth, and Auth0.
Why I never skip prototyping anymore before design handoffs
Prototyping turns static designs into living blueprints. See how it saves UX teams from rework, missteps, and costly misunderstandings.
What using a screen reader taught me about real web accessibility
Read one developer's detailed account of using a screen reader to learn more about a11y and build more accessible websites.
How the full-stack product lead is changing the industry
Learn why the shift from three-in-a-box to full-stack product leads is redefining product roles, collaboration, and career growth.
How I vibe-coded 2 Chrome extensions that save me hours every week
Designers can build their own tools now. Here’s how I vibe-coded 2 micro-apps that save me hours every week.
Choosing the right React Router v7 mode for your project
Learn the differences between declarative, data, and framework modes in React Router v7, with pros, cons, and guidance on when to use each.
Product-led FinOps: Cut waste, reinvest, and build better
Learn how product-led cost management improves margins, maintains velocity, and creates user value through a repeatable playbook.
CSS @function: Dynamic logic without Sass or JavaScript
CSS @function introduces dynamic logic to native CSS, letting developers replace Sass and JavaScript utilities for rem conversion, color palettes, and fluid typography.
Environment-aware model routing: Build smarter AI apps with AI SDK
Discover a handy pattern for routing LLM calls in an “environment-aware” manner, using AI SDK’s middleware.
React Server Components broke my app and I still don’t know why
React Server Components promise performance gains, but hidden pitfalls like caching bugs and loading issues can break your app.
Task switching slowed my users down. Here’s how I fixed it
See how unifying screens in a trading platform redesign halved task time and how you can use the same UX principles in your product.
How to build smarter frontend chatbots with RAG and LangChain.js
Build smarter frontend chatbots with RAG and LangChain.js. Learn how to add context, improve accuracy, and cut costs with a practical tutorial.
How to stop being an unintentional bottleneck for your team
Learn strategies to avoid becoming a bottleneck as a PM by fostering autonomy, reducing approvals, and empowering your team to decide.
Empty states in UX done right: 4 inspiring examples
Empty states don’t have to be dead ends. See how Slack, Pinterest, Dropbox, and Duolingo turned blank screens into engaging UX moments—and learn how you can too.
Paid research participant recruitment is dead. What should you do instead?
Recruiting UX research participants doesn’t have to drain your budget. Explore smarter alternatives to paid recruitment tools and learn how to get quality insights.
Why PMs should stop chasing the “right” planning window
Great PMs design strategy as a living process. Explore how to plan for 2026 while balancing alignment with adaptability.
6 alternatives to navigation menus (with real product examples)
UX is moving past traditional menus. Here are six practical navigation patterns designers can use to reduce cognitive load and improve usability.
Frontend developers are burned out, not lazy
Shipping modern frontends is harder than it looks. Learn the hidden taxes of today’s stacks and practical ways to reduce churn and avoid burnout.
Can native web APIs replace custom components in 2025?
See how native web APIs like dialog, details, and the Popover API simplify accessibility, reduce dependencies, and replace custom components.
Too many tools: How to manage frontend tool overload
Read about how the growth of frontend development created so many tools, and how to manage tool overload within your team.
5 ways product managers can steward cross-pollination
Learn practical strategies PMs can use to spread ideas, improve collaboration, and shape stronger, more connected product outcomes.
I tried Google Stitch. Here’s what I loved (and hated) about it
Google Stitch turns text and sketches into UI designs. Learn where it excels, where it falls short, and how it compares to other AI tools.
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AI dev tool power rankings & comparison [Sept 2025]
Compare the top AI development tools and models of September 2025. View updated rankings, feature breakdowns, and find the best fit for you.
Stop writing PRDs for AI — start using prompt sets instead
UX designers need to ditch vague PRDs. See how prompt sets make AI features testable, predictable, and user-friendly from day one.
File-based routing in React Router v7 – Why keep it optional?
Explore the new mode that introduced file-based routing in v7, why it remains optional, and when to use it or stick with a different approach.
MCP is replacing the browser: Here’s how devs should prepare
Learn how MCP will replace the traditional browser, what this shift means for frontend devs, and how to start prepping for an AI-first future.
Steal my startup approved growth workshop agenda
Discover how to run a growth workshop that equips your product team to map key drivers, identify levers, and plan experiments that matter.
How Cursor Project Rules Can Improve Next.js App Development
Learn how Cursor project rules streamline Next.js apps with automated conventions, consistent components, and faster developer onboarding.
5 support page redesigns that transformed help desk UX
See how brands like Dropbox, Spotify, and Zoom reinvented their help desk UX and what you can steal for your own support pages.
Don’t vibe code your backend: The hidden dangers of BaaS
Explore the hidden dangers of BaaS, and how frontend-focused teams can use BaaS platforms without suffering from their major risks.
Building real-time state management with React and Fluent-State
Build a real-time AI chat in React with Fluent-state: handle streaming, async states, derived UI, and side effects cleanly.
AI coding tools still suck at context — here’s how to work around it
Discover why you might be having difficulty with AI coding tools, and learn some practical strategies to work with AI more effectively.
Our robo advisor: A lesson in skipping UX research
Skipping UX research wastes time and leads to flop features. See how user insights drive adoption, engagement, and lasting product impact.
The silent shift to Vite: What it means for your stack
Learn how Vite surpassed Webpack as the default JavaScript bundler, and what this shift means for your stack and the future of JS build tools.
How to consolidate your product management tools
Streamline your product stack with a six step guide to tool consolidation. Cut costs, reduce silos, and boost team efficiency.
What happens when dev communities die: Stack Overflow’s slow collapse
Explore how Stack Overflow’s slow collapse affects programming and the possible future for Stack Overflow vs. generative AI competition.
How to build a multimodal AI app with voice and vision in Next.js
Learn how to build multimodal AI interactions to process images, audio, and even real-time video streams, using Next.js and Gemini.
How I learned to treat AI like a partner, not a threat
Turn AI from a threat into a partner in UX design by refining workflows, avoiding pitfalls, and keeping human skills central.