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What We Learned Building an MCP Server for a CMS

We built a 30-tool MCP server for our CMS. Here's what we learned about tool count, batching, and token cost along the way.

Samer Alsayegh··4 min read
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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.

Samer Alsayegh··4 min read
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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.

Samer Alsayegh··7 min read
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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.

Samer Alsayegh··3 min read
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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.

Samer Alsayegh··7 min read
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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.

Samer Alsayegh··8 min read
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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.

Samer Alsayegh··5 min read
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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.

Samer Alsayegh··5 min read
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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.

Samer Alsayegh··5 min read
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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.

Samer Alsayegh··7 min read
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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.

Samer Alsayegh··6 min read
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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.

Samer Alsayegh··7 min read
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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.

Samer Alsayegh··7 min read
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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.

Samer Alsayegh··8 min read
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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.

Samer Alsayegh··8 min read
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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.

Samer Alsayegh··17 min read

Draftbase is a headless CMS built for React devs.