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Deploy Payload CMS with Next.js 16: Self-Hosted Guide
Why Vercel's serverless model breaks for Payload and a practical self-hosted deployment using Docker, Nginx, and…
Learn why deploying Payload CMS with Next.js 16 favors self-hosting over Vercel, and follow a practical Docker + Nginx + Postgres reference setup and tips.
Next.js 16 Self-Hosted Alternatives: Fly.io, Cloud Run, VPS
Practical comparison of Fly.io, Google Cloud Run, Railway, Render and bare VPS for cost, reliability, and Next.js 16…
Facing rising Vercel bills after upgrading to Next.js 16? Compare Fly.io, Cloud Run, Railway, Render and bare VPS to pick the most cost-effective setup.
Prisma v7 Migration on Next.js 16 — Turbopack Fix Guide
Step-by-step migration from Prisma v6 to v7 in Next.js 16, resolving Turbopack module errors and configuring…
Prisma v7 migration for Next.js 16 with Turbopack — fix '.prisma/client' module errors, configure @prisma/adapter-pg and pg pooling, and run your app reliably.
Ultimate Next.js Standalone Dockerfile Guide (Tiny Images)
Use output: "standalone" to trim node_modules, fix sharp/image errors, and build minimal Next.js Docker images
Shrink Next.js Docker images with output: "standalone": trace imports, copy only needed modules, fix sharp image errors, and produce lean production images.
How to Set Up Payload CMS for Instant Development Iteration and Live Preview on Vercel
Shared database strategy for instant local schema changes and seamless Vercel previews
A 5-step Payload CMS workflow: instant local schema sync with a shared PostgreSQL database and seamless Vercel preview deployments—no migrations during prototyping.
Payload CMS Next.js 16 Support: Turbocharged Dev Builds
Step-by-step upgrade guide for Payload CMS v3.73.0 to unlock Next.js 16, Turbopack, React 19.2 and faster builds.
Payload CMS Next.js 16 support in v3.73.0 brings Turbopack HMR, 5–10x faster Fast Refresh and React 19.2 features; follow this upgrade guide to update deps…
Process PDFs on Vercel: Reliable Serverless Guide (2026)
Run pdf-parse v2 + @napi-rs/canvas on Vercel: set Next.js externals, import worker first, pass CanvasFactory.
Process PDFs on Vercel reliably: a guide using pdf-parse v2 and @napi-rs/canvas to extract text, create OCR-ready PNGs, and fix Next.js bundling gotchas.
Reduce Next.js Bundle Size: Proven Fixes to Trim 476KB
Step-by-step Payload CMS + Next.js guide: dynamic imports, tree-shaking, lazy-loading widgets, and removing library…
Learn how to reduce Next.js bundle size and cut First Load JS by refactoring block rendering, fixing wildcard icon imports, lazy-loading widgets, and removing…
Vercel Neon Setup for Next.js: 3-Tier Enterprise Guide
Use Neon DB branching and Vercel envs to isolate development, preview, and production databases securely.
Learn a practical Vercel Neon setup for Next.js using Neon DB branching and Vercel envs to isolate dev, preview, and production databases for safer deploys.