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Practical writing about React, Next.js, backend systems and the decisions behind production-ready web products.

Next.jsApril 28, 202612 min read

How I Built My Production-Ready Next.js Portfolio — Moataseem Shaaban

Moataseem Shaaban walks through how he built, optimized, and deployed his portfolio website using Next.js 15, Tailwind CSS v4, GSAP animations, and a hardened VPS. A full guide from setup to 100/100 PageSpeed.

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ReactApril 22, 202610 min read

React Server Components vs Client Components: A Guide by Moataseem Shaaban

Moataseem Shaaban explains the difference between React Server Components and Client Components, when to use each, and shares real examples from building moataseem.com with Next.js 15.

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BackendApril 15, 202614 min read

Building a Scalable REST API with Node.js, Express, and PostgreSQL — by Moataseem Shaaban

Moataseem Shaaban shares his approach to building production-grade REST APIs using Node.js, Express, and PostgreSQL with authentication, validation, error handling, and deployment on a VPS.

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CSSApril 8, 20269 min read

Tailwind CSS v4: What's New and How I Use It — Moataseem Shaaban

Moataseem Shaaban breaks down Tailwind CSS v4's new features — the Rust-based engine, CSS-first configuration, OKLCH colors — and shows how he uses it on moataseem.com.

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CareerApril 1, 202615 min read

Full Stack Developer Roadmap 2025 — Moataseem Shaaban's Guide

Moataseem Shaaban shares his practical, opinionated roadmap for becoming a full stack developer in 2025 — the technologies, projects, and skills that actually matter for building production apps and getting hired.

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