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How to use WebSockets in Next.js

Learn how to implement real-time features using WebSockets in a Next.js application, from server-side setup to client-side integration with best practices.

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Frontend

Mastering Framer Motion Animations

Bring your React applications to life with production-ready animations and transitions. Covers variants, gestures, layout animations, and performance tips.

Jan 10, 2026

6 min read

Backend

Building Scalable Microservices with Go

An in-depth look at designing and deploying microservices that can handle millions of requests using Go, Docker, and modern messaging patterns.

Jan 05, 2026

12 min read

Next.js

Next.js App Router: A Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about the Next.js App Router, including layouts, server components, streaming, parallel routes, and advanced data fetching patterns.

Dec 28, 2025

10 min read

System Design

System Design: Building a URL Shortener at Scale

A step-by-step system design walkthrough on databases, caching layers, consistent hashing, and rate limiting for a URL shortener handling high traffic.

Dec 20, 2025

15 min read

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