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REST, GraphQL or gRPC: which API style to choose
REST is the default, GraphQL suits many clients on a complex data model, gRPC suits service-to-service calls. We compare the three and how to combine them.
- Architecture
- API
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PostgreSQL indexes: how to find and speed up slow queries
How to find slow queries with pg_stat_statements, read an EXPLAIN ANALYZE plan and choose the right index — with examples and a table of index types.
- Databases
- Performance
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Nuxt or Next.js: which to choose for an SEO-focused site
Nuxt and Next.js are equal on SEO, so the choice comes down to Vue or React, your backend and hosting. We compare them and show when each one pays off.
- Nuxt
- SEO
- React
5 min read
Fixed price or Time & Materials: which pricing model to choose for development
Fixed price suits stable scope, T&M suits a product that keeps changing. We explain why new products usually do best with a hybrid and how to keep the budget under control.
- Project estimation
- Working with vendors
6 min read
Personal data on your website: what GDPR and Russia's 152-FZ require
Any form with contact details makes your company a data controller. We cover GDPR, the 2025 changes to Russia's 152-FZ and a website compliance checklist.
- Security
6 min read
How to hire your first developer for a startup
A startup's first hire should be an independent full-stack engineer. Here is how to assess candidates without a technical background and avoid depending on one person.
- Team
- Startups
5 min read
The discovery phase: what it is and why it is worth paying for
Discovery turns an idea into scenarios, prototypes and a grounded estimate before development starts. We cover what it includes, how long it takes, its cost and when to skip it.
- MVP
- Development process
- Product
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How to design a REST API that is easy to use
REST API rules for web and mobile clients: resource naming, methods and status codes, one error format, pagination and changes that do not break clients.
- Backend
- API
5 min read
How to choose a software development vendor: questions to ask before signing
Choose a vendor by process: estimates, demos, account ownership and handover. Here are the questions to ask, a table for comparing quotes and warning signs.
- Working with vendors
6 min read
How to integrate an LLM into your product: architecture and pitfalls
Calling a model takes two lines of code; the value of an AI feature lies in context, validation, limits and logging. Here is the architecture and the post-launch pitfalls.
- Architecture
- AI
5 min read
PostgreSQL or MySQL: which database to choose for a new project
Our default for a new product is PostgreSQL, but MySQL still has strong use cases. We compare features, hosting and the cost of switching later.
- Databases
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Vue or React: how to choose a front-end framework for your project
Vue and React are equally fast, so choose by team, hiring and ecosystem. We compare the approaches and show when each framework pays off.
- Frontend
- Vue
- React