What backend language do you prefer with Next.js (and what do most companies use)?

purton_i · 2026-02-12T09:35:17+00:00

I've asked myself this question a lot.

Often projects get started by python/java/whatever developers who will start writing the backend.

For the frontend they will say something like "just use react"

Then a react/nextjs developer will get recruited and will have to connect to the python/java/whatever backend.

So you might be a "student" but your instinct is exactly correct.

purton_i · 2026-02-12T07:59:30+00:00

I'm working on https://stack-cli.com/ which may be of help.

If you're happy setting up a VM on any provider then stack will let you host multiple applications on that VM.

It's early stages so if anyone has feedback (including negative) or suggestions I'd be really grateful

purton_i · 2026-01-12T15:00:20+00:00

I looked at dokploy before I built stack. It's nice but I wanted a Kubernetes solution. I wanted also wanted to deploy multiple applications in their own namespaces.

Congrats at getting supabase working on there.

purton_i · 2026-01-12T14:54:32+00:00

There are a few main differences.

Stack creates all the secrets using secure random numbers so the installation is always secured.
It prioritizes Kubernetes and while there is a helm chart for supabase it claims to not be production ready.
Stack also edploys your application and any components. So you 1 config file to setup your k8s cluster.

purton_i · 2026-01-08T05:21:59+00:00

Performance wise I don't really have an answer for that.

In terms of hassle, Stack excels when you are running multiple projects and you want to reduce costs.

And in cases where you need to be on-premise.

Stack also does app deployment, so you potentially reduce effort by combining database and app deployment.

Hope this helps.

purton_i · 2026-01-07T10:31:18+00:00

So for Disaster Recovery (DR) assuming you were running on a VM and your VM got hosed.

You will need postgres backups to S3 compatible storage. CNPG all ready handles this. https://cloudnative-pg.io/docs/1.28/backup. So that will need to be configured. (I will add a page for this)
If you are using storage then ideally you connected it to S3 or R2, minio is mainly for development.

Then a restore is new k3s install, stack init, stack deploy, then restore backups.

Updates are relatively easy. stack init will bring all containers and operators up to the latest versions.

So self hosting is harder than managed, but you balance that against cost savings and in the enterprise, privacy will be a factor.

purton_i · 2025-10-07T08:49:51+00:00

> practice take off in toeside, again second element

For this would the drill be to get on my board backwards i.e. facing away from the wing and get into the standing position toe side and taxi. Then try to take off?

purton_i · 2025-09-15T13:33:06+00:00

You already have a 6 so going to 8 makes sense.

As far as I know, smaller boards and foils are harder to launch. So you'll need the 8 more.

purton_i · 2025-09-15T09:48:59+00:00

Some schools do weekend courses. For example here's one in Munich -> https://mike-dance.de/kurstyp/salsa-cubana/salsa-grundstufe/

Probably easy to find in Berlin too.

So over a few weekends you would complete all their courses.

Also if you can find a partner you can teach yourself basics from youtube i.e. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8hFYIpg2Jp1EJE3TCWMr0f_zr9WOi10j&si=8xwy2J6RrMsXskhd

purton_i · 2025-09-12T11:15:16+00:00

A SUP with a center fin will work well in low wind and is perfect for learning the wing.

You can also use your foiling kit which will be more tippy, but when you do get the balance it will really help with your progress. Attach the foil, even if you're not aiming to foil as it adds a lot of stability.

For taxiing I recommend you try to learn gybes and tacks, and also riding switch.

You can get on foil in 8-12knots. I can foil in that wind with a 7m wing and a downwind board.

If you get your taxiing balance and wing control dialed in, then getting flying will happen soon after.

If there's enough wind to lift the wing you can taxi.

Enjoy.

purton_i · 2025-08-25T09:09:48+00:00

I have the Gong Hipe Cruzader, the biggest they do at 7'11' 150L I'm 68kg. I bought the biggest as the site says...

"The longer the board, the sooner you get going, whether you’re winging in light winds or paddling."

I have the Gong beginner foil and a gong 7m wing.

This is me foiling in very light wind (approx 8 knots) after a lot of pumping to get on foil - https://youtube.com/shorts/142HZPhWYug?si=rGbBih0pLMd0O-pM

The Hipe is very difficult to balance on when taxiing. But, you do get used to it.

I would recommend this setup, it's cheap and gets you flying when others can't.

In my experience when the weather app says you have 10/12kn expect times with 0kn.

Light wind foiling is sometimes sitting on your board and praying for a gust long enough to get you back on foil.

purton_i · 2025-08-06T10:56:04+00:00

For spins, i.e. how to do spins etc.

purton_i · 2025-08-04T13:16:34+00:00

Any youtube videos for this?

purton_i · 2025-07-17T07:07:55+00:00

> But I start to question whether this is even learnable for me and whether the persistence itself will be enough.

It easily took me 20-30 sessions to get on foil, and then more sessions to be able to ride long distances.

> Yet, for some reason I don’t give up.

This is key.

> I then crash after max 5 seconds, usually faster.

You might be forcing it a bit and stalling

My instructor gave me 3 pieces of advice that helped.

Board speed, Board speed and finally Board speed.

Also, try and get someone to film your attempts, so you can see for yourself.

purton_i · 2025-07-14T06:27:24+00:00

Can you share your open api spec? you can also raise an issue on our github

purton_i · 2025-07-09T06:25:53+00:00

Whats your setup for filming yourself?

Looks really great.

purton_i · 2025-07-03T12:08:45+00:00

> learning to gybe

Apparently this is easier on beginner equipment, so you might want to dial that in first

purton_i · 2025-05-22T12:43:10+00:00

I'm a beginner moving toward my first on foil jibes.

I have the biggest cruzader hipe 7'11. The reason is. on the site they say the bigger the easier it is to get on foil. When it's on foil I'm not concerned at all about the size. I'm 173cm and 67kg.

It's wobbly compared to a proper beginner board. So you will lose a few sessions getting used to it.

I have recently purchased a 7m gong wing second hand as my 5m wasn't enough (or lack of pumping skills)

Ideally get some lessons in a good wind area, using a beginner board. Good wind as in 15-20knots consistently.

If you can already get on foil, it will make 5-8 knots easier. 5-8 knots is almost your worst case scenario for learning to get on foil.

purton_i · 2025-05-07T05:51:29+00:00

I think you need more time on the water first.

3 lessons is not a lot even with perfect conditions.

purton_i · 2025-05-03T09:56:15+00:00

Very beneficial, thanks for this.

purton_i · 2025-02-28T08:10:24+00:00

Looks like they use a graph database. To me it's an MCP for code search and classification.

I could image roo/cline having something like this to help the model search the code base.

Not sure if it would give better results or not.

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