Sachin's DevLog

Sachin's DevLog

Reflections on engineering, product design, and the architecture of the web.

PWAs: The New 'App Store' in 2026

Mobile & WebFeatured

PWAs: The New 'App Store' in 2026

With the fall of strict App Store guidelines and the rise of the specialized web, Progressive Web Apps have finally become the first choice for mobile developers.

Apr 4, 2026•9 min read

Sachin Sharma

Sachin SharmaApr 3

Why Rust is Dominating the Web Ecosystem in 2026

From developer tools to high-performance runtimes, explore how Rust is replacing C++ and JavaScript in the most critical parts of the web stack.

Web Performance11 min read

Why Rust is Dominating the Web Ecosystem in 2026

Sachin Sharma

Sachin SharmaApr 2

Building AI-Native User Interfaces in 2026

Static dashboards are dead. Learn how generative UI and intent-based navigation are redefining how users interact with software.

Design & AI8 min read

Building AI-Native User Interfaces in 2026

Sachin Sharma

Sachin SharmaApr 2

WebContainers in 2026: The Node.js Runtime in Your Browser

Run full Node.js stacks, dev servers, and build processes entirely in the browser. Exploring WebContainers v2 and the future of local-first development.

Web Performance9 min read

WebContainers in 2026: The Node.js Runtime in Your Browser

Sachin Sharma

Sachin SharmaMar 27

Orchestrating AI Agents with LangGraph in 2026

Moving beyond simple LLM calls to complex, stateful multi-agent workflows. Learn why LangGraph is the operating system for agentic workflows.

AI & Engineering10 min read

Orchestrating AI Agents with LangGraph in 2026

Sachin Sharma

Sachin SharmaMar 26

The Browser as a Shell: WebContainers in 2026

Building and running full Node.js applications entirely inside your browser is no longer a dream. Discover the power of WebContainers.

Modern Web11 min read

The Browser as a Shell: WebContainers in 2026

Sachin Sharma

Sachin SharmaMar 26

Web Components 2.0: The Redemption of Standardized UI in 2026

After years of being 'almost there', Web Components have finally become the foundation for modern enterprise design systems. Here is why.

Modern Web12 min read

Web Components 2.0: The Redemption of Standardized UI in 2026

Sachin Sharma

Sachin SharmaMar 14

Local-First: The New Standard for Web Apps in 2026

Offline-capable is no longer enough. Learn how local-first architecture is eliminating loading states and making the web feel as fast as desktop software.

Architecture12 min read

Local-First: The New Standard for Web Apps in 2026

Sachin Sharma

Sachin SharmaMar 13

Modern Monoliths: Why the Industry is Moving Away from Microservices in 2026

Infrastructure is getting more complex, but our code doesn't have to. Discover why leading tech companies are returning to the 'Majestic Monolith' architecture.

Architecture11 min read

Modern Monoliths: Why the Industry is Moving Away from Microservices in 2026

Sachin Sharma

Sachin SharmaMar 12

AI-Driven Development: From Copilot to Autonomous Agents in 2026

The role of the software engineer has fundamentally changed. Explore how autonomous AI agents are rewriting the rules of software development.

AI & Engineering12 min read

AI-Driven Development: From Copilot to Autonomous Agents in 2026

Sachin Sharma

Sachin SharmaMar 11

React Compiler (Forget) in 2026: No More useMemo

The React Compiler has finally eliminated the need for manual memoization. Discover how 'React Forget' optimizes your components automatically.

Modern Web10 min read

React Compiler (Forget) in 2026: No More useMemo

Sachin Sharma

Sachin SharmaMar 11

Server-Driven UI (SDUI) in 2026: Beyond Just JSON

Server-Driven UI has evolved from basic JSON payloads to dynamic, responsive architectures. Learn how companies build 'Write Once, Render Anywhere' applications.

Architecture13 min read

Server-Driven UI (SDUI) in 2026: Beyond Just JSON

Sachin Sharma

Sachin SharmaMar 2

WebAssembly vs JavaScript: The Performance Showdown of 2026

With WasmGC now standard across all browsers, is JavaScript losing its grip on the frontend? We benchmark WASM vs JS for heavy web applications.

Modern Web11 min read

WebAssembly vs JavaScript: The Performance Showdown of 2026

Sachin Sharma

Sachin SharmaMar 2

tRPC with Next.js 16: End-to-End Type Safety in 2026

With React Server Components fully established, how does tRPC fit into the picture? Learn the modern patterns for building bulletproof Next.js APIs.

Modern Web12 min read

tRPC with Next.js 16: End-to-End Type Safety in 2026

Sachin Sharma

Sachin SharmaMar 2

Bringing AI Agents to the Frontend with WebGPU in 2026

Why pay for an LLM API when your users have powerful GPUs? Learn how to run sophisticated AI agents entirely in the browser using WebGPU.

AI & Data14 min read

Bringing AI Agents to the Frontend with WebGPU in 2026

Sachin Sharma

Sachin SharmaMar 2

Edge Computing in 2026: Why Serverless Moved to the Edge

Traditional serverless functions are too slow for modern applications. Discover how Edge Computing is eliminating cold starts and bringing compute closer to users.

Architecture9 min read

Edge Computing in 2026: Why Serverless Moved to the Edge

Sachin Sharma

Sachin SharmaFeb 23

Deno vs Node.js vs Bun: Performance & Compatibility in 2026

An in-depth analysis of Deno vs Node.js vs Bun performance, focusing on Deno Node.js compatibility 2026, memory usage, and execution speed. Read the ultimate runtime comparison.

Backend Engineering12 min read

Deno vs Node.js vs Bun: Performance & Compatibility in 2026

Sachin Sharma

Sachin SharmaFeb 23

Next.js 16: Master Partial Pre-rendering (PPR) in 2026

Partial Pre-rendering is no longer experimental. In Next.js 16, it's the default. Learn how to combine static shells with dynamic holes for the ultimate user experience.

Modern Web10 min read

Next.js 16: Master Partial Pre-rendering (PPR) in 2026

Sachin Sharma

Sachin SharmaFeb 23

React 19: Mastering the 'use' Hook for Promises and Context

The 'use' hook is the most versatile addition to React 19. Learn how to handle async data and context more elegantly than ever before.

Modern Web8 min read

React 19: Mastering the 'use' Hook for Promises and Context

Sachin Sharma

Sachin SharmaFeb 23

Tailwind CSS v4: The Zero-Config CSS Engine

Tailwind CSS v4 is a total rewrite. It's faster, smaller, and removes the need for complex configuration files. Here is what you need to know.

Design & UX9 min read

Tailwind CSS v4: The Zero-Config CSS Engine