Tag: backend
9 articles
· nestjs / fastify
NestJS vs Fastify — frameworks vs micro-frameworks
NestJS for large TypeScript teams that want structure; Fastify for microservices and edge where cold start and throughput matter. The numbers behind each call.
· supabase / firebase
How to Migrate Firebase to Supabase: A Step-by-Step Guide
Migrate Firebase to Supabase without losing Auth, Firestore, or Storage — the right order, 8 blockers to know, and the Analytics gap you need to plan for.
· python / fastapi
FastAPI vs Flask 2026: when to upgrade your Python API
FastAPI wins on async throughput, auto-docs, and type safety. Flask holds for stable legacy codebases. Covers FastAPI 0.136.1 and Flask 3.1.3.
· go / typescript
Go vs TypeScript — backend service language pick for 2026
Go for CPU-parallel workloads above 50k RPS. TypeScript on Bun for I/O-heavy APIs and full-stack teams. Team composition now drives the 2026 pick.
· laravel / rails
Laravel 12 vs Rails 8 — PHP or Ruby for your 2026 stack
Laravel for SEA teams and shared hosting; Rails for US hiring and Redis-free ops under $6/month. Benchmark differences don't matter at typical traffic scale.
· supabase / firebase
Supabase vs Firebase (2026): Postgres or NoSQL?
Supabase runs Postgres with full SQL. Firebase runs Firestore without it. At 100K MAU the pricing gap is 12×. Here is when each one is the right call.
· mcp / rest
MCP vs REST: When Each Makes Sense for AI Agents
REST is battle-tested, but MCP was built for agents. Here's when to use each — with a decision matrix, migration notes, and the honest case for both.
· python / django
Django vs FastAPI 2026: which to pick for a Python backend
FastAPI for async APIs, ML pipelines, and type-first teams. Django when you need admin, ORM, and a complete product. Covers Django 5.2 LTS and FastAPI 0.136.1.
· go / rust
Go vs Rust 2026 — Which Language for Backend Services
Default to Go for APIs and microservices. Switch to Rust when memory efficiency or CPU throughput is a hard constraint you have already hit in production.