The Draftbase blog
Notes on content infrastructure, MDX, and shipping docs that both people and AI systems can read correctly.
Posts here cover the practical side of running a headless CMS: how content modeling holds up as a team scales, what changes when rich text ships as MDX instead of a proprietary JSON document, and how to wire a React frontend to an API without building a custom renderer first.
Webhooks vs APIs: What's the Difference?
A webhook vs an API: what's the real difference? Webhooks push data the moment an event fires. APIs wait for your app to ask.
REST API Development for Headless CMS Integrations
How do you design a REST API for a headless CMS? Name things well, filter with query params, page with cursors, and pick one version scheme.
What Is an API Call? A Developer's Guide
What is an API call? It's a request one program sends another over HTTP. See methods, status codes, and rate limits with a real example.
How to Use a Headless CMS with React
How do you use a headless CMS with React? Fetch it server-side, cache with ISR, and revalidate on publish, not on a fixed timer.
Best Headless CMS for Ecommerce in 2026
The best ecommerce CMS in 2026 isn't a full platform. It's a content layer next to Shopify or Stripe. Here's how developers split the stack.
Best Headless CMS for 2026: Top Picks Compared
Best headless CMS for 2026? See how five top picks stack up on price, editing, and the risk of getting stuck with one vendor.