Guides
Data-driven explainers for npm trends, package comparisons, bundle optimization, maintenance risk, and developer-tooling decisions.
SolidJS vs Svelte 5 vs React: Reactivity 2026
SolidJS signals, Svelte 5 runes, and React hooks compared for fine-grained reactivity in 2026. Performance, DX, bundle size, and when each model wins.
solidjs · svelte · react
SSR vs SSG vs ISR vs PPR: Rendering 2026
SSR, SSG, ISR, and PPR compared for 2026. Pick the right rendering strategy for Next.js, Astro, or SvelteKit based on TTFB, caching, and dynamic data needs.
ssr · ssg · isr
Svelte 5 Runes: A Practical Guide 2026
Complete guide to Svelte 5 runes: $state, $derived, $effect, $props, $bindable. Reactivity system, migration from Svelte 4, and production patterns in 2026.
svelte · svelte-5 · runes
Temporal API: Replace Moment.js and date-fns 2026
Temporal API is Stage 4 and native in Chrome 144+. How to migrate from Moment.js and date-fns to native JavaScript dates in 2026 with polyfill comparison.
temporal · momentjs · date-fns
Valibot vs Zod v4 in 2026: Bundle Size and Speed
Zod v4 narrows the gap: 14x faster parsing, 57% smaller bundle, and Zod Mini at 3.94 kB. Valibot still leads on size at 1.37 kB. We compare both for 2026.
valibot · zod · schema-validation
Vite vs Rspack vs Webpack Bundler 2026
Vite, Rspack, and webpack compared on speed, compatibility, and migration cost in 2026. Which bundler to use for new projects and legacy migrations this year.
vite · rspack · webpack
Migrating Webpack to Vite 2026: Large App Guide
Step-by-step guide to migrating large Webpack codebases to Vite in 2026. Covers Module Federation, custom loaders, monorepos, and the most common blockers with.
vite · webpack · migration
Zustand vs Redux Toolkit in 2026: Full Decision Guide
Zustand vs Redux Toolkit in 2026: npm trends, bundle size, DevTools, RTK Query, migration paths, and when each state library wins.
zustand · redux · state-management
Astro 5 vs Next.js 15: Best for Content Sites 2026
Astro builds 3x faster, scores 95-100 on Lighthouse, and costs less to host. Next.js 15 has React 19 and full-stack features. We compare both for content sites.
astro · nextjs · content-sites
Bun vs Node.js vs Deno: Which Runtime in 2026?
Bun hits 52k req/sec vs Node.js's 14k. Deno 2 runs npm packages natively. We benchmark all three JavaScript runtimes and tell you which to use in 2026.
bun · nodejs · deno
Rolldown vs esbuild 2026: Vite Build Trade-offs
Rolldown vs esbuild in 2026: compare Vite integration, Rollup-compatible plugins, tree-shaking, standalone builds, and where esbuild still wins.
rolldown · esbuild · bundler
shadcn/ui vs Base UI vs Radix: Components in 2026
shadcn/ui hit 75k stars and added a Visual Builder. Base UI is MUI's answer. Radix faces ownership concerns. Which component library should you use in 2026?
shadcn · base-ui · radix
What is tsgo? TypeScript's Go-native compiler vs tsc
tsgo is the native-preview CLI; stable TypeScript 7 now uses tsc. Compare the current packages, compiler status, and safe TypeScript 6-to-7 migration steps.
typescript · tsgo · tsc
Valibot vs Zod v4: Best TypeScript Validator 2026
Zod v4 ships Zod Mini for tree-shaking. Valibot is still 90% smaller. We compare bundle size, runtime speed, API design, and ecosystem fit for 2026 now.
valibot · zod · validation
Astro vs Next.js: When to Use Which 2026
Astro ships zero JS by default and builds 3x faster. Next.js dominates full-stack apps. We break down performance, architecture, and the right pick now.
astro · nextjs · frontend
Vite vs Webpack 2026: Build Tool Showdown
Vite dev starts in under 300ms. Webpack takes 15-30s. With 53M vs 36M weekly downloads, here's why Vite is winning — and when Webpack still makes sense.
vite · webpack · bundler
The 2026 JavaScript Stack Cheatsheet
One PDF: the best package for every category (ORMs, bundlers, auth, testing, state management). Used by 500+ devs. Free, updated monthly.