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93 posts on backend from the daily.dev blog. Curated developer news, deep-dives, and opinion read by millions of developers worldwide.

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Apr 23, 2026 14 min read

SQLite for Production: When and How to Use It Beyond Prototyping

Practical guide to running SQLite in production: performance, limits, tuning (WAL/PRAGMA), replication tools and migration signs.

Alex Carter
Apr 14, 2026 17 min read

Top 10 DBaaS for IoT & Time-Series Data 2026 | daily.dev

Explore the top 10 Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) options for IoT and time-series data in 2026. Discover key features, scalability, data ingestion...

Alex Carter
Apr 11, 2026 23 min read

Bun vs Node.js vs Deno: Which Runtime in 2026?

Compare Bun (110K req/s), Node.js (85% enterprise share), and Deno (TypeScript-native) on speed, npm compatibility, LTS policy

Alex Carter
Apr 2, 2026 13 min read

Zig 0.16: New Features, Release Date, and What Developers Need to Know

Zig 0.16 revamps async I/O, overhauls type resolution, and updates package management; with master builds and faster incremental compilation.

Alex Carter
Apr 2, 2026 15 min read

Zig Async I/O with io_uring: How Zig 0.16 Rethinks Concurrent Programming

Explains Zig 0.16's std.Io using io_uring and fibers to swap threaded or evented I/O without async/await.

Alex Carter
Apr 1, 2026 22 min read

Edge Computing for Frontend Developers: Cloudflare Workers, Deno Deploy, and Vercel Edge

Run logic at the network edge to slash latency for auth, A/B testing, and personalization while balancing strict CPU, memory, and API limits.

Alex Carter
Mar 26, 2026 10 min read

Gleam: The new programming language for building typesafe systems

Learn about Gleam, a new programming language designed for building robust and typesafe systems that offers an easy learning curve, powerful type system, cross-platform deployment, and developer-friendly tools.

Alex Carter
Nov 26, 2025 7 min read

PHP Static Analysis Tools: Top Picks 2024

Discover the best PHP static analysis tools for 2024 that enhance code quality, catch bugs early, and streamline your development process.

Alex Carter
Nov 4, 2025 24 min read

Node JS Programming Language Basics

Explore the basics of Node.js programming language - from key features and setup to core concepts, first steps, built-in modules, asynchronous programming, Express framework, databases, real-world applications, best practices, and advanced topics.

Alex Carter
Mar 5, 2025 6 min read

Zig announces version 0.14.0

Zig 0.14.0 introduces significant upgrades like Incremental Compilation, improved memory tools, and enhanced platform support, driving developer efficiency.

Alex Carter
Feb 7, 2025 11 min read

Top 7 Python Profiling Tools for Performance

Explore the top Python profiling tools to enhance code performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize memory usage effectively.

Alex Carter
Oct 3, 2024 11 min read

6 Best Open-Source API Gateways in 2026 (Compared)

Compare Kong, NGINX, Tyk, KrakenD, Express Gateway, and Apache APISIX — features, performance, and which fits microservices, high traffic

Alex Carter
Oct 2, 2024 16 min read

Distributed Database Disaster Recovery: Best Practices

Learn essential strategies for distributed database disaster recovery, from creating a solid plan to leveraging emerging technologies.

Alex Carter
Oct 2, 2024 6 min read

Ruby on Rails Forum: Top FAQs

Explore the Ruby on Rails forum for developers to discuss the framework, ask questions, share tips, and contribute to the community.

Alex Carter
Sep 21, 2024 12 min read

API Versioning Strategies: Best Practices Guide

Explore essential API versioning strategies to enhance flexibility, maintain stability, and improve user experience in your development projects.

Alex Carter
Sep 11, 2024 11 min read

10 Node.js Microservices Best Practices 2024

Discover essential best practices for building scalable Node.js microservices in 2024, from modular design to performance optimization.

Alex Carter
Sep 5, 2024 16 min read

Build REST API with Scala Play Framework

Learn how to build a robust REST API using Scala and Play Framework, covering setup, security, performance, and deployment strategies.

Alex Carter
Sep 4, 2024 3 min read

Set Up Rust Development Environment: Quick Guide

Quickly set up your Rust development environment with essential tools and learn to write your first program for powerful and safe coding.

Alex Carter
Sep 3, 2024 7 min read

Top 9 Object-Oriented Database Examples 2026 | daily.dev

Explore the top 9 object-oriented databases of 2026, their features, and how they excel in handling complex data structures.

Alex Carter
Sep 2, 2024 7 min read

10 Best Practices for Multi-Region Database Deployment

Discover best practices for deploying multi-region databases, enhancing performance, safety, and compliance in global operations.

Alex Carter
Aug 24, 2024

6-Step Database Incident Response Plan

Prepare for database incidents with this 6-step response plan. Learn to minimize damage and protect your organization's data effectively.

Nimrod Kramer
Aug 24, 2024 6 min read

6-Step Database Incident Response Plan

Prepare for database incidents with this 6-step response plan. Learn to minimize damage and protect your organization's data effectively.

Alex Carter
Aug 13, 2024 23 min read

Ruby on Rails Beginner's Guide 2026 | daily.dev

Learn about Ruby on Rails, a popular web framework for building web applications quickly and efficiently. Explore key topics like setting up development...

Alex Carter
Aug 8, 2024 14 min read

10 Best API Documentation Tools 2026 | daily.dev

Discover the top 10 API documentation tools in 2026 with features like collaboration, automation, integrations, and API type support. Choose the best tool...

Alex Carter
Jul 31, 2024 13 min read

Distributed Database Performance Tuning: 10 Best Practices

Discover the top 10 best practices for improving distributed database performance, including data distribution, indexing, query optimization, consistency management, and more.

Alex Carter
Jul 30, 2024 6 min read

Sinatra for Ruby: Setup, Routing, Sessions, Deployment

Learn about setting up, routing, sessions, and deployment in Sinatra, a lightweight web application framework for Ruby. Explore comparisons with Rails, installation steps, routing basics, session management, deployment options, and advanced tips.

Alex Carter
Jul 25, 2024 11 min read

Top 8 Go Web Frameworks Compared 2026 | daily.dev

Comparison of the top 8 Go web frameworks in 2026. Find the best framework for your project based on speed, features, scalability, and community support.

Alex Carter
Jul 24, 2024 13 min read

Top 10 NoSQL DBaaS Providers 2024

Explore the top NoSQL DBaaS providers in 2024 and learn about key features, benefits, and trends in modern data management. Find out how to choose the right provider for your needs.

Alex Carter
Jul 10, 2024 12 min read

Object-Oriented vs. NoSQL Databases: Key Differences

Explore the key differences between Object-Oriented Databases (OODBs) and NoSQL Databases. Learn about their features, pros and cons, and when to use each one.

Alex Carter
Jul 10, 2024 11 min read

Top 7 Clojure Static Code Analysis Tools

Discover the top 7 Clojure static code analysis tools to improve code quality. Learn about tools like Eastwood, Kibit, clj-kondo, lein-bikeshed, lein-check-namespace-decls, lein-docstring-checker, and yagni.

Alex Carter

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Backend

SQLite for Production: When and How to Use It Beyond Prototyping

Top 10 DBaaS for IoT & Time-Series Data 2026 | daily.dev

Bun vs Node.js vs Deno: Which Runtime in 2026?

Zig 0.16: New Features, Release Date, and What Developers Need to Know

Zig Async I/O with io_uring: How Zig 0.16 Rethinks Concurrent Programming

Edge Computing for Frontend Developers: Cloudflare Workers, Deno Deploy, and Vercel Edge

Gleam: The new programming language for building typesafe systems

PHP Static Analysis Tools: Top Picks 2024

Node JS Programming Language Basics

Zig announces version 0.14.0

Top 7 Python Profiling Tools for Performance

6 Best Open-Source API Gateways in 2026 (Compared)

Distributed Database Disaster Recovery: Best Practices

Ruby on Rails Forum: Top FAQs

API Versioning Strategies: Best Practices Guide

10 Node.js Microservices Best Practices 2024

Build REST API with Scala Play Framework

Set Up Rust Development Environment: Quick Guide

Top 9 Object-Oriented Database Examples 2026 | daily.dev

10 Best Practices for Multi-Region Database Deployment

6-Step Database Incident Response Plan

6-Step Database Incident Response Plan

Ruby on Rails Beginner's Guide 2026 | daily.dev

10 Best API Documentation Tools 2026 | daily.dev

Distributed Database Performance Tuning: 10 Best Practices

Sinatra for Ruby: Setup, Routing, Sessions, Deployment

Top 8 Go Web Frameworks Compared 2026 | daily.dev

Top 10 NoSQL DBaaS Providers 2024

Object-Oriented vs. NoSQL Databases: Key Differences

Top 7 Clojure Static Code Analysis Tools

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