Guides
Data-driven explainers for npm trends, package comparisons, bundle optimization, maintenance risk, and developer-tooling decisions.
Publishing an npm Package: Guide 2026
How to publish an npm package in 2026: granular access tokens, provenance signing, Changesets workflow, package.json exports, scoped packages, and automated CI.
npm · publishing · packages
Semantic Versioning: Breaking Changes Guide 2026
Complete guide to semantic versioning in 2026: SemVer rules, breaking changes management, conventional commits automation, npm version ranges, and CI.
semver · versioning · npm
tRPC vs GraphQL: API Layer 2026
tRPC vs GraphQL in 2026: type safety, bundle size, and team DX compared. tRPC eliminates 90% of boilerplate for TypeScript-first teams. See full breakdown.
typescript · trpc · graphql
pnpm vs npm vs Yarn: Package Managers 2026
pnpm vs npm vs Yarn in 2026: install speed, disk usage, and monorepo support compared. pnpm saves 60%+ disk space. Full feature matrix with real benchmark data.
pnpm · npm · yarn
pyrefly vs ty in 2026: Which Rust Type Checker Wins?
pyrefly vs ty benchmarks, conformance scores, and migration guide. Plus how both Rust type checkers compare to mypy and pyright for Python projects in 2026.
python · type-checking · rust
React Hook Form vs Formik 2026
React Hook Form vs Formik in 2026: bundle size, re-render performance, Zod/Yup validation, and TypeScript DX compared. Which form library wins for modern React?
react · forms · react-hook-form
Vitest vs Jest: Speed Benchmarks 2026
Vitest vs Jest 2026: benchmark results across 10 real-world repos. Vitest is 3-8x faster on Vite projects. See full feature matrix and migration guide.
vitest · jest · testing
Zod vs Yup: TypeScript Validation 2026
Zod vs Yup in 2026: TypeScript inference, bundle size, and performance compared. Zod is 3x faster with zero config TS support. Full API comparison inside.
zod · yup · validation
Encore.ts vs Hono vs Elysia: Speed 2026
Encore.ts claims 9x faster than Express and 3x faster than Hono in 2026. Benchmark comparison of Encore.ts, Hono, Elysia, and Fastify TypeScript backends.
encore · hono · elysia
TypeScript 6.0 Final: Breaking Changes 2026
TypeScript 6.0 shipped March 23, 2026 as the last JavaScript-based release before Go-native TS 7.0. Breaking changes and migration steps to upgrade from 5.x.
typescript · typescript-6 · migration
Motia: #1 Backend in JS Rising Stars 2025
Motia added 13.8K stars in 2025, ranking #1 backend in JS Rising Stars. Here's what the package data says about this new framework vs Express, NestJS, and Hono.
motia · backend · nodejs
Motia Framework: Unified Backend for AI 2026
Motia: #1 JS Rising Stars backend 2025 with 13.8K new stars. Review of event-driven Steps, multi-language support, and comparison with Hono and Express 2026.
motia · backend · nodejs
Next.js 16.2: What's New and Worth Using 2026
Next.js 16.2 in 2026: Turbopack improvements, AI integration patterns, and the upgrade path from 16.1. What actually changed and whether it's worth upgrading.
nextjs · react · turbopack
Next.js 16.2 New Features & Migration 2026
Next.js 16.2 ships ~87% faster dev startup, 25–60% faster RSC rendering, stable Adapters, and 200+ Turbopack fixes. Features and 16.1 → 16.2 migration guide.
nextjs · react · turbopack
react-bits vs Aceternity UI vs Magic UI 2026
react-bits hit #2 in JS Rising Stars 2025 with 37K stars. Full comparison vs Aceternity UI, Magic UI, and Framer Motion — install, bundle size, and use cases.
react · animation · ui-components
react-bits vs Aceternity vs Magic UI 2026
react-bits hits 26K GitHub stars and 110+ components. Compare with Aceternity UI and Magic UI for animated React UIs in 2026 — bundle size, customization, DX.
react · animation · ui-components
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.