Sumon Khan

Tag: Next.js

  • How I use AI to build websites faster without losing quality

    How I use AI to build websites faster without losing quality

    AI has changed how I work, but not what clients pay me for: a site that is fast, clear and built to last. Here is exactly where AI helps and where it does not.

    Where AI saves real time

    • Turning a rough brief into a first page structure in minutes.
    • Drafting component boilerplate, tests and documentation.
    • Cleaning up content, alt text and meta descriptions.
    • Finding bugs and edge cases during review.

    Where I never rely on it

    Architecture, security, accessibility decisions and anything that touches payments or personal data stay with a human, and I review every line before it ships.

    AI writes the first draft. The result is only as good as the person who reviews it.

    My simple rule

    • Small steps, always reviewed.
    • Test before trust.
    • The client owns clean, readable code.

    Wrapping up

    Used well, AI gives you a working preview sooner and leaves more budget for the details that make a website feel premium.

  • Next.js 16 Cache Components: what changes for content sites

    Next.js 16 Cache Components: what changes for content sites

    With Cache Components you decide, per function, what is cached and for how long. For a content site fed by a CMS that is exactly the control you want.

    Cache the data, not the page

    I wrap CMS reads in cached functions with tags such as pages, posts and projects. Pages stay fast because they render from cached data.

    Refresh on demand

    When an editor publishes, the CMS calls a small webhook that revalidates only the tags that changed, so the site updates in seconds without a full rebuild.

    Stream what is dynamic

    • Wrap anything that reads the request in Suspense.
    • Keep the shell static so the first paint is instant.
    • Add a loading state only where the data really waits.

    The result is a site that feels static to visitors and still updates the moment you hit publish.

  • Headless WordPress with Next.js in 2026: is it worth it?

    Headless WordPress with Next.js in 2026: is it worth it?

    Headless WordPress keeps the editor your team already knows and delivers the front end through Next.js. It is a great fit for some sites and overkill for others.

    When it pays off

    • You want top Core Web Vitals scores without a plugin pile.
    • You need custom design and animation that themes struggle with.
    • You plan to reuse the same content in apps or AI features.

    When a classic theme is enough

    A simple brochure site with a tight budget and no animation does not need a second system. Choose the simplest thing that works.

    Keeping editing easy

    Flexible content sections let editors build new pages from ready-made blocks, so a new page needs no developer and no deploy.