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New Next in Dev is live. Short take on the @nextjs.org upgrades that matter, a few @payload.dev fixes and features, and a big hosting win: @railway.com's free plan is back. Full issue: news.nlvcodes.com/p/railway-fr...
Railway free tier is back, Payload fixes, and new Next.js vulnerabilities
Railway’s free plan returns plus Next.js security patches, shadcn 3.0, Payload fixes, and more.
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September 5, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Ever missed a launch because you were fighting with scheduling? 😬

I just released a walkthrough that shows how @payload.dev + @nextjs.org can auto-publish your content (and run health checks) while you sleep.

Watch here: youtu.be/0xOxzUD-s0k

Here's a demo of what you'll learn
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September 2, 2025 at 1:30 PM
I get heckled every time my light-mode IDE shows up on screen. So why do I continue to use it? The answer is bigger than personal taste; it’s about eye health and accessibility. See how in the latest Next in Dev episode. Here's the video: youtu.be/oQT8n6zvGEo
The UNPOPULAR Opinion That Helps Users
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August 30, 2025 at 12:00 AM
New video: make images & fonts fast in @nextjs.org.
Covers next/image (local vs remote, remotePatterns, and more) and next/font (Google/local, preload, fallbacks, CSS variables). Watch here: youtu.be/PhomSxLTew0
Master Next.js Images & Fonts
Repo — https://github.com/nlvcodes/nlv_codes_example/tree/20250819-images-and-fontsGet early access to videos and more exclusive perks — https://www.youtube...
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August 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
New Next in Dev is out:
- @nextjs.org 15.5 updates
- @payload.dev 3.51–3.52 with key features, @figma.com brushes + AI
- OpenAI GPT5 reality check, @anthropic.com's Claude Sonnet 4's crazy context window, Cursor's Agent and CLI tools
- @railway.com's MCP + more.
Watch/listen: youtu.be/vkntvv9UAAU
ChatGPT 5 FLOPS and More Web Dev News You Missed
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August 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
New video: Connect #cloudinary to @payload.dev with my payload-storage-cloudinary adapter.
Get storage + CDN + built-in transformations and more—no Next.js Image required. Watch here: youtu.be/ymolmvqIh_M
Add Powerful Image Transformations (and more!) to Payload CMS Using Cloudinary
Repo — https://github.com/nlvcodes/nlv_codes_example/tree/20250812-cloudinary-pluginLink to plugin — https://www.npmjs.com/package/payload-storage-cloudinar...
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August 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
New Next in Dev: A 30-day vibe coding experiment with Claude Code from @anthropic.com brought powerful planning, quick prototypes, and a few security wake-ups along the way. Hear the story here: youtu.be/83S6WL63Hus
CLAUDE CODE: Worth $200/Month or Dev Money Pit?
Repo — Get early access to videos and more exclusive perks — https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8mOjhMBTyPPScCF9vYtwFg/joinFind me on Twitch — https://www.tw...
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August 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
@payload.dev adds trash (soft-delete), @figma.com's IPO surge, @nextjs.org back-ports, @railway.com adds SOC 2 compliance, @cloudflare.social vs Perplexity. Get caught up with web dev in < 7 minutes: youtu.be/G3yXIo4hjIU #webdev #news
August 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
New video: preview drafts in production with @nextjs.org + @payload.dev.

This one covers draftMode, preview/exit routes + secret, on-demand revalidation, and more. Watch today: youtu.be/UshsDmQ_Vx8
Draft previews in Next.js with Payload
Repo — https://github.com/nlvcodes/nlv_codes_example/tree/20250805-draft-modeGet early access to videos and more exclusive perks — https://www.youtube.com/c...
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August 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Figma scooped up Payload CMS. Doom? Probably not. The team gains resources; the core stays MIT; Figma gains innovation. I’m still shipping Payload and expecting it to move faster. Details and hot takes in the video. Watch now. 👇🏼 #webdev #opensource
August 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Localization is important for any multilingual site, but it can be tricky to set up with proper structure and i18n. @payload.dev makes it easy, though! Here's a tutorial on how to set up localization with Next.js and Payload CMS. 👇
July 30, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Payload 3.48, Next.js 15.4.x, Vercel BotID: all updates that sneak up on you if you ignore them. My newsletter turns the changelog fire-hose into a five-minute download. Link 👇🏼
July 25, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Tailwind is great until your styles depend on CMS data or runtime logic.

I made a video breaking down why it fails in those cases and how to fix it with inline styles, arbitrary props, and variant constants. 👇🏼
July 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM
I’m impressed. DuckDuckGo now lets you hide AI‑generated images from search results via a simple toggle. A smart move for anyone tired of “AI slop.”
July 21, 2025 at 6:05 PM
You’re either building with AI or you’re betting it can’t build anything worth your time.

The first group is learning faster. The second is falling behind.

Which side do you want to be on?
July 15, 2025 at 9:19 PM
New video! This one goes over, in detail, the definitions, differences, and use cases for layouts, pages, and links in Next.js. 👇🏼
July 15, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Web dev moves fast. Vercel’s v0 API is in beta, PayloadCMS fixed bugs + added security, and Cloudflare is taking on AI crawlers. If you’re building on the modern stack, stay sharp with my newsletter 👇🏼
July 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Between Comet and OpenAIs forthcoming AI browser, this is the first time I’m convinced that Google has some serious competition.
July 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Learn how to build fast, native search into Payload CMS with no third-party services and no extra cost. From plugin setup to a clean Next.js frontend, this tutorial walks you through it all.
July 8, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Want to get started with #payloadcms but don’t know where to start? I made this step-by-step guide to help with that!

Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Started with PayloadCMS
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Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Started with PayloadCMS
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December 19, 2024 at 3:14 PM
I talked about what PayloadCMS is in a previous video, now we need to learn when to use it. #payloadcms #nextjs #webdevelopment

https://youtu.be/2mG1Hc0Z3AI
December 11, 2024 at 12:00 AM
Now it's time to style that footer I struggled to put together. It went a bit more smoothly this time! #nextjs #payloadcms #webdevelopment

https://youtu.be/jj7nIE_OaPQ
December 7, 2024 at 8:13 PM
I'm starting a series on getting started with #payloadcms. It'll be beginner-focused and geared toward people who don't know about PayloadCMS but are interested. Let's first talk about what PayloadCMS is! #nextjs #frontend #webdevelopment
What is PayloadCMS?
In this video I break down everything you need to know about PayloadCMS and its role in building modern websites. Whether you’re new to web development or lo...
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December 6, 2024 at 5:00 PM
I really enjoy live coding, and hopefully you like watching my struggle through live coding. Check out this video of me working through a #nextjs project's footer.

Building a Footer Section [LIVE CODING]
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Building a Footer Section [LIVE CODING]
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December 5, 2024 at 9:53 PM
Live coding with #nextjs and #payloadcms is hard. But I did get #tailwind out of my project, so that’s a win.

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Replacing TailwindCSS
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December 4, 2024 at 8:39 PM