The Draftbase blog
Notes on content infrastructure, MDX, and shipping docs that both people and AI systems can read correctly.
Why We Didn't Build a Visual Page Builder
Draftbase skipped the visual page builder. Here's why templates plus MDX components won out, and the one case where a page builder still wins.
React Styling and UI Libraries: Tailwind, shadcn, and Component Kits
Tailwind CSS and shadcn/ui lead React styling in 2026. See setup steps, keyword picks for shadcn vs MUI and Chakra, and where Vue and Angular fit in.
React Routing and Form Libraries Compared
React routing and form libraries, compared. React Router, React Hook Form, Zod vs Yup, and react-paginate: real picks for real apps.
Why We Built Draftbase Around MDX
Draftbase stores content as plain MDX, not a JSON tree. Here's why we made that call, and the real cost it carries.
React Framework Comparisons: Svelte, Preact, Blazor, Flutter, and Htmx
React vs Svelte, Preact, Blazor, Flutter, and Htmx, compared. Real bundle sizes and tradeoffs, plus which one fits your next build.
Using Company Data for Sales Personalization
Company data describes a business, not a person. See what it covers and how sales teams use it to write outreach that fits.
What Is TypeScript? TypeScript vs JavaScript Explained
TypeScript adds type checks to JavaScript before your code ships. TypeScript vs JavaScript: see the real gains, key types, and when to skip it.
Demographic vs Geographic Segmentation: A Primer
Demographic segmentation groups people by who they are. Geographic segmentation groups them by where they live. See the real gap, and how to use both.
What Is a REST API Endpoint?
What is a REST API endpoint? See the URL and method model, real design patterns, and why safe retries matter most.
What Does `require` Do in JavaScript?
What does require do in JavaScript? See how it resolves, loads, and caches a module, and when to use import instead in 2026.
Node.js and MongoDB: Connecting and Querying
Node.js and MongoDB, connected the right way. See real pool settings, query patterns, and the bugs that break both in production.
React vs React Native: Picking the Right Tool
React vs React Native, explained simply. See the real gaps in styling, and how to pick the right one for your next build.
What Is GraphQL Used For? Playground and Python Examples
What is GraphQL used for in 2026? See real use cases, why GraphQL Playground is old, and a working Python code example.
GraphQL Queries and Requests Explained
GraphQL queries and requests, explained. See how the language and the HTTP layer differ, plus when to use graphql-request or fetch.
Headless CMS Development: Build In-House, Hire an Agency, or Use a Platform
Headless CMS development, priced out. See when to build in-house, hire an agency, or pick a platform, plus real 2026 cost ranges.
How to Add a Headless CMS to a Lovable, Bolt, or v0 App
Add a headless CMS to a Lovable, Bolt.new, or v0 app in an afternoon. No rewrite. Just a content type, a read-only key, and one fetch call.
Why Your Vibe-Coded App Needs a CMS (Not Just a Database)
Vibe-coded apps often hardcode content in components or Supabase. See why a headless CMS fixes that, and when it's not worth doing.
How We Made CMS Content Work with React Server Components
We use CMS content with React Server Components. The fetch is easy. What breaks is caching, stale links, and revalidation, not the fetch.
Headless Commerce Platforms: What They Are and How to Pick One
A headless commerce platform splits checkout and inventory from the storefront. See what MACH means, which platform fits your team, and where a CMS fits in.
CMS Migration Guide: Moving to a Headless Model
A CMS migration to headless needs a redirect map before launch. Here are the seven steps that keep your rankings and content intact.
Self-Hosted GitLab: When It Makes Sense
Self-hosted GitLab: when it makes sense and when it does not. Real hardware requirements, why the license bill stays, and the one question that decides it.
Headless Architecture Explained: Decoupled CMS Basics
Headless architecture splits a decoupled CMS from its frontend. See what headless, decoupled, and hybrid mean, and how to tell them apart.
Headless Ecommerce CMS: What It Solves
A headless ecommerce CMS lets you edit content without a deploy. Here's what it fixes, what it doesn't, and where it earns its cost.
GitHub vs GitLab: Key Differences for Dev Teams
GitHub vs GitLab compared on CI/CD, AI assistants, pricing, and self-hosting. See which platform fits your team, and what neither one solves.
Git vs GitHub vs GitLab: Understanding the Stack
Git vs GitHub vs GitLab explained: Git is the tool on your machine, the other two are hosts. See which layer owns what, and what actually locks you in.
Headless CMS vs Traditional CMS: Which Wins
Headless CMS vs traditional CMS: which one fits a React app? Compare SEO control, setup cost, and when WordPress still wins.
GraphQL API Endpoint: How It Works
A GraphQL API endpoint is a single URL that handles every query and mutation. Learn how it differs from REST, why it uses POST, and when each one fits.
FastAPI vs Flask: Choosing a Python API Framework
FastAPI vs Flask: which Python framework should you pick? FastAPI wins on speed and built-in checks. Flask wins on simple setup and template rendering.
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
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.
API Call Example: What Is an API Call and How It Works
What is an API call? It's a request one program sends another over HTTP — see a call api example, plus methods, status codes, and rate limits.
How to Use a Headless CMS with React
Using a headless CMS for React? Fetch it in a Server Component, cache with ISR, and revalidate on publish instead of 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.
Top Headless CMS 2026: Best Picks Compared
Best headless CMS for 2026? See how seven top picks stack up on price, editing, and the risk of getting stuck with one vendor.