Guides
Data-driven explainers for npm trends, package comparisons, bundle optimization, maintenance risk, and developer-tooling decisions.
The State of Node.js ORMs in 2026
Node.js ORMs in 2026: Prisma, Drizzle, TypeORM, and Kysely compared. Type safety, query performance, migration tools, and the right ORM for your stack.
prisma · drizzle-orm · typeorm
The State of React State Management in 2026
Zustand, Jotai, Redux Toolkit, and TanStack Query compared for 2026. A data-driven guide to choosing the right React state management library for your app.
zustand · jotai · redux-toolkit
The State of Server Components in 2026
React Server Components in 2026: adoption rates, framework support, common patterns, and what the shift means for npm packages and state management now.
react-server-components · nextjs · react
The State of TypeScript Tooling in 2026
TypeScript adoption hit 75% of npm packages in 2026. tsc, tsx, ts-node, and Biome compared. The tools, workflows, and ecosystem shifts shaping TypeScript.
typescript · biome · tsx
Stop Installing Libraries You Don't Need 2026
Every npm install is a debt in bundle size, security surface, and maintenance. The checklist for evaluating whether you actually need a dependency in 2026.
npm · opinion · javascript
Stop Using Create React App in 2026
Create React App is deprecated in 2026. Compare Vite, Next.js, Remix, and modern React tooling, plus a practical CRA migration checklist.
react · vite · opinion
Storybook 8 vs Ladle vs Histoire 2026
Storybook 8 vs Ladle vs Histoire compared for component development in 2026. Performance, ecosystem, framework support, and which component workshop tool to.
storybook · ladle · histoire
StyleX vs Tailwind CSS 2026
Compare StyleX's typed object API and deterministic style resolution with Tailwind v4's utility workflow, ecosystem, and build setup.
css · typescript · developer-tools
Superstruct vs Zod: Lightweight vs Feature-Rich (2026)
Superstruct is a tiny, composable validation library. Zod has a richer API and TypeScript ecosystem. Compare their trade-offs for size vs features in 2026.
superstruct · zod · validation
SvelteKit vs Next.js 2026: Full-Stack Comparison
SvelteKit 2.x vs Next.js 15: bundles 30-50% smaller, simpler data loading, better adapter support. Next.js wins on ecosystem. Which is right for your project?
sveltekit · nextjs · svelte
Tailwind CSS v4: What's New and How to Migrate 2026
Tailwind CSS v4 rewrites the engine in Rust via Lightning CSS, drops the config file, and cuts rebuild times by 5x. What changed and how to migrate in 2026.
tailwind · css · frontend
Tailwind CSS vs UnoCSS 2026: Utility-First CSS Compared
UnoCSS is an order of magnitude faster than Tailwind in development and smaller in production. Tailwind has a larger ecosystem. Here's how they compare.
tailwind · unocss · css
TanStack Query v5: What Changed and How to Migrate 2026
TanStack Query v5 rewrote the core API: unified query/mutation status, new devtools, optimistic updates via optimisticResults, and breaking changes that matter.
tanstack-query · react-query · typescript
Testing Library vs Enzyme 2026
Enzyme is unmaintained with no React 19 support. Testing Library has won the React testing wars. Here's why the philosophy matters, not just the tooling.
testing-library · enzyme · react-testing
tRPC v11 vs ts-rest: Type-Safe APIs in TypeScript 2026
tRPC v11 vs ts-rest compared for type-safe TypeScript APIs in 2026. RPC procedures vs REST contracts, React Server Components, Next.js integration, and when.
trpc · ts-rest · typescript
tRPC v11: What Changed, Should You Upgrade? 2026
tRPC v11 brings server actions, React Query 5 integration, and a cleaner router API. What changed from v10, the migration path, and whether upgrading is worth.
trpc · typescript · api
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.