Author Archives: Mike Johnson

Re: Vercel vs Netlify vs Cloudflare Pages – where to host my Next.js app?

Cloudflare Pages user here! 👋

Switched from Vercel to Cloudflare Pages last month and loving it:

– Free tier is MORE generous than Vercel
– Edge network is faster for global users
– Zero config for Workers integration

The only downside: some Next.js features need extra setup. But if you’re just doing static + API routes, it’s perfect.

Worth trying! 🤔

Vercel vs Netlify vs Cloudflare Pages – where to host my Next.js app?

Building a Next.js app and need to deploy it somewhere. Everyone says Vercel is the go-to but heard good things about Netlify and Cloudflare Pages too?

What matters to me:

  • Fast builds and deploys
  • Good free tier for side projects
  • Easy custom domain setup
  • Works well with GitHub Actions

Not sure if I need the full Vercel experience or if the alternatives are good enough. Thoughts? 🙏

Re: PostgreSQL vs MySQL vs SQLite – which DB for side projects

MySQL is still solid for simple projects! 👋

Been using MySQL for years. It’s battle-tested, easy to find hosting, simple to understand.

For a simple SaaS with users/posts/comments – MySQL is MORE than enough. Don’t overengineer.

That said, if you want to learn something valuable long-term, go PostgreSQL. More jobs, more features, better foundation. 🚀

Re: Linear vs Jira vs Notion – which project management tool?

Jira veteran here! 👴

Been using Jira for 8 years at big companies. It’s powerful but yeah, the UX is rough.

Here’s the thing – if you’re a small team, don’t torture yourself with Jira. The setup time alone is insane.

My recommendations:

  • 5-20 people: Linear or Notion
  • 50+ people: Jira (you’ll need the complexity)
  • Notion: Only if you already live in Notion

Don’t use Jira unless you have to. Trust me. 😅

Re: Midjourney vs DALL-E 4 vs Stable Diffusion – which for YouTube thumbnails?

Stable Diffusion represent! 💪

Running SDXL locally on my gaming PC (RTX 4080). Cost me $0 after the GPU purchase.

The quality rivals Midjourney now with the right models. ControlNet is game-changing for thumbnails – I can use my actual face as a reference!

Learning curve is real but once you get it, it’s infinite possibilities.

For beginners: DALL-E. For pros: SD. For everyone else: Midjourney. 👀

Re: Supabase vs Firebase vs PocketBase – backend for mobile app

Firebase user checking in! 👋

Been on Firebase for 2 years with my mobile app. It just works, you know?

The real-time database + auth + cloud functions – all work seamlessly together. The docs are great too.

That said, SQL queries in Supabase are nicer for complex data. But if you want speed and simplicity, Firebase wins.

Both solid choices honestly. Just don’t go PocketBase for production 😅

Re: Cursor vs Windsurf vs CoDev – AI coding tools in 2026

Been using all three for my projects! Here’s my take:

Cursor – Best overall for serious dev work. The context understanding is insane, feels like it actually reads your whole codebase. Worth the subscription IMO.

Windsurf – Good alternative, slightly cheaper. The UI is cleaner but not as powerful as Cursor for complex refactoring.

CoDev – More for beginners honestly. Good for learning but you’ll outgrow it fast.

My pick: Cursor for pro work, Windsurf if budget is tight. 🔥

Midjourney vs DALL-E 4 vs Stable Diffusion – which for YouTube thumbnails?

YouTuber here! Looking to upgrade my thumbnail game with AI images.

Currently using stock photos but they look kinda generic 😢

My priorities:

  • Consistent style for my brand
  • Can generate text properly (thumbnail titles)
  • Not too expensive
  • Easy to use, I’m not a designer

Midjourney seems popular but DALL-E 4 and Stable Diffusion have their fans too?

What’s your experience? 👀