Managed Database vs Self-Managed: The One Choice You Can’t Undo

Managed database vs self-managed is a higher-stakes call than most hosting decisions, because lost data doesn’t come back. The real failure modes, the full ops burden, and when self-managing still makes sense.
How to Self-Host Supabase and Actually Own Your Data

Self-hosting Supabase gives you Postgres, auth, storage, and auto-generated APIs on infrastructure you control. What Supabase really is, when to self-host Supabase, the keys that matter, and the one-click way to run it.
The Real Cost of Running a Side Project

The real cost of running a side project, broken down line by line: compute, database, storage, egress, domain, SSL, and the one cost nobody bills you for. Honest illustrative ranges, plus a setup that stays cheap and boring.