Building a Modern Web App with Next.js App Router
A deep dive into Next.js's app/ directory structure, explaining the differences between layout.tsx, page.tsx, server/client components, and how to structure scalable applications using the App Router.
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Tailwind CSS: Practical Techniques for Clean and Scalable Design
A guide to using Tailwind efficiently—covering utility-first methodology, responsive design, dark mode, reusability patterns, and real-world styling examples that reflect modern UI trends.
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How to Build a Full Authentication Flow with Next.js and Auth.js
Step-by-step explanation of building a secure authentication system with Auth.js (formerly NextAuth), environment variables, middleware, protected routes, and session handling in a Next.js application.
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Creating Responsive, Accessible UI Components from Scratch in React
Practical guide to building reusable components like cards, tabs, modals, and navigation menus using React + Tailwind. Focus on accessibility (aria-*, keyboard nav), mobile-first design, and maintainability.
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Deploying Full-Stack Projects with Vercel and Neon Postgres
A walkthrough of deploying a full-stack Next.js app with a PostgreSQL database hosted on Neon. Covers connection strings, environment configuration, and best practices for production.
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