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Best Vibe Coding Tools for SaaS Development (2026)Best vibe coding tools for SaaS in 2026: Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, Lovable, Bolt.new compared. Covers when to use each, what breaks in production, and the stack that ships real software.
How to Build a SaaS in 2026: From Idea to First CustomerA practical, step-by-step guide to building a SaaS in 2026. Validate demand, pick a stack, ship an MVP with AI tools, set up payments, and land your first paying customers — based on watching 400+ founders ship with MakerKit.
Supabase RLS Best Practices: Production Patterns for Secure Multi-Tenant AppsLearn battle-tested Supabase Row Level Security patterns with performance optimizations, multi-tenant policies, and automated testing strategies.
Unit Testing Prisma ORM with pgLite and VitestTest Prisma database services using pgLite for fast, isolated tests without Docker. Covers setup, migrations, test factories, and real service testing patterns.
The True Cost of Building a SaaS Starter Kit in 2026Building a SaaS from scratch costs $7,500+ in developer time. Compare this to starter kit pricing and learn when building vs buying makes sense.
Next.js Route Handlers: The Complete GuideLearn to build secure, production-ready API endpoints with Next.js Route Handlers. Covers validation, authentication, webhooks, error handling, and logging patterns.
Supabase Vault: Store Secrets Securely in PostgresSupabase Vault is a Postgres extension for storing encrypted secrets in your database. Learn how to store, retrieve, and delete API keys and tokens with production-ready SQL functions and TypeScript examples.
Drizzle vs Prisma ORM in 2026: A Practical Comparison for TypeScript DevelopersCompare Drizzle ORM and Prisma 7 with real production examples. Learn the key differences in schema design, performance, migrations, and when to choose the best TypeScript ORM for your Next.js or Node.js project.
Next.js Server Actions Security: 5 Vulnerabilities You Must FixServer Actions are public HTTP endpoints. Learn to secure them with authentication, Zod validation, rate limiting, and authorization patterns. Updated for Next.js 16.
How to Build a SaaS Quickly in 2026: AI Agents, Boilerplates, and Vibe CodingBuild a SaaS quickly in 2026 using AI coding agents like Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex, combined with SaaS boilerplates. A practical guide from idea to launch.
Next.js Server Actions: The Complete Guide (2026)The complete 2026 guide to Next.js Server Actions: useActionState, validation with Zod, error handling, Next.js 16 specifics, and when to choose Server Actions over Route Handlers.
When to Use SSR in Next.js 16: A Decision FrameworkLearn when to use SSR, SSG, or Cache Components in Next.js 16. Practical decision framework for React Server Components, caching, and streaming.
Should you use Makerkit as your SaaS Boilerplate?An honest look at whether MakerKit is the right SaaS boilerplate for your project. Five kits, three tech stacks, and a clear breakdown of who should (and shouldn't) use it.
10 Best Next.js Hosting Providers in 2026Compare the best Next.js hosting providers in 2026. Vercel, Cloudflare, Railway, AWS, and self-hosting options with real costs, pros/cons, and deployment examples.
Why You Should Use Next.js for Your SaaS (2026 Guide)Next.js 16 brings Turbopack, Server Components, and Server Actions. Here's why it's still the best framework for building production SaaS in 2026.
Do I Need a CMS If Using Supabase?Learn when you need a CMS for Supabase, the limits of Supabase Studio for content teams, and how to choose the right admin interface for your project.
Supamode 0.2.0: Relationship Views, Markdown Editing, and the Road to v1Supamode 0.2.0 adds many-to-many and one-to-many relationship views, raw markdown editing, and brings the Supabase CMS closer to v1.
Announcing the Drizzle and Prisma Better Auth SaaS KitsThe best SaaS starter kits in the world. Next.js, Drizzle ORM or Prisma, Better Auth - fully self-hosted, endlessly customizable, with multi-tenancy, billing, and everything you need to ship.
Customer Spotlight: Zach Kazanski Built SherpaZach Kazanski went from CTO of a dedicated server hosting company to bootstrapping Sherpa.sh — an ambitious platform-as-a-service that challenges the VC-backed giants of application hosting.
Write a Changelog for your SaaSMakerkit 2.20 includes support for a SaaS changelog functionality, allowing you to share your updates with your users.
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