Frameworks, frontend, fullstack — Astro, Vue, Svelte, Meteor, CSS, Webpack.
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Why Astro and Svelte represent a return to web development simplicity — backed by data from State of JS 2025, performance benchmarks, and real-world experience building this very website.
The fourth chapter of building XergioAleX.com — how the entire blog system works: Content Collections as a data layer, a three-tier tag taxonomy, client-side search, post series with floating navigation, bilingual content, and why every piece of complexity lives in the build, not the browser.
The third chapter of building XergioAleX.com — implementing a complete analytics stack using only free tools, without losing the Lighthouse 100 scores or adding cookie banners. A practical guide to privacy-first, performance-preserving web analytics.
The complete story behind XergioAleX.com — from a one-page landing to a bilingual, AI-ready, performance-first personal platform. A deep dive into architecture, technology choices, and why Astro + Svelte is a killer combo for modern static sites.
The story behind migrating pereiratechtalks.com — from a Dockerized Ghost setup with monthly costs to a static Astro site deployed for free on GitHub Pages. Ten years of lessons condensed into two weeks of code.
Why Astro won me over — real case studies from Microsoft and Firebase, measurable performance gains, and a live migration of the Pereira Tech Talks site to prove it's not just hype.
How CSS Grid changed the way I think about layouts — from Flexbox limitations to two-dimensional freedom, with practical exercises and accessibility tricks.
Why styling matters in component-based frameworks and how Vue makes CSS scoped, modular, and powerful. From preprocessors to component architecture.
How I built WebVR experiences with just HTML and JavaScript — a VR maze game, a 360° photo gallery, and over 20 demos that proved virtual reality doesn't need expensive hardware.
Bringing virtual reality to the web and why democratizing VR matters. From 360° photos to interactive 3D worlds, all with HTML and JavaScript.
How Webpack transformed front-end development — my talk breaking down entry points, loaders, plugins, and why developer experience matters more than configuration.
How we built the Rocka.co website — from classical statue metaphors and custom parallax effects to a CSS Design Awards Special Kudos. The story of crafting a digital identity for the incubator where DailyBot was born.
Why GraphQL changed how I build APIs — strong typing, client-controlled queries, single endpoint architecture, and the developer experience that makes REST feel outdated.
Why Vue became my favorite framework after years of Angular and React — a deep dive into progressive design, reactivity, and what makes Vue special.
The story of diving deep into Webpack 4 through hands-on exercises — from basic loaders and CSS preprocessors to code splitting, DLL optimization, React integration, and even backend bundling. The learning journey that turned a mysterious black box into my go-to build tool.
Building VR experiences with HTML — my talk at Pereira Tech Talks on A-Frame, Mozilla's framework that brings virtual reality to the web with zero configuration.
Connect a static contact form to Google Forms via HTTP POST — no iframe needed. Step-by-step guide with Postman and jQuery Ajax.
Why I moved from REST to GraphQL for microservices — divide and conquer, client-defined queries, and the trade-offs you need to know.
My first tech talk ever — building a real-time chat app with Meteor.js from zero to working prototype in minutes, with reactive data and no WebSockets setup.
The story of building a fully functional real-time chat with Meteor.js in a single afternoon — to prove to a room full of developers that it could be done.
The story behind my first web project — a university database course final that became my introduction to PHP, SQLite, and web development.