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Practical breakdowns from building ShipAI.today: architecture decisions, auth patterns, billing integrations, and production release notes.
Everything inside ShipAI.today
Auth
Magic links, OTP, OAuth, guest sessions. Zero config.
Billing
Stripe checkout, webhooks, usage tracking — wired in.
AI Orchestration
11 AI handlers + Qdrant + Neo4j memory layer.
Infrastructure
BullMQ workers, S3 storage, Postgres, OpenTelemetry.
60+ UI Components
Shadcn/UI, ready to ship and fully customisable.
SEO Tooling
Sitemap, OG images, structured data, programmatic pages.
How to Build an AI SaaS with Next.js in 2026
A practical breakdown of the architecture, stack decisions, and implementation steps for building a production-ready AI SaaS on Next.js—from first commit to first paying customer.
Latest Posts
Drizzle ORM vs Prisma: Which Should You Use for Your Next.js SaaS?
A technical comparison of Drizzle ORM and Prisma for Next.js SaaS apps—covering query performance, type safety, migration ergonomics, edge compatibility, and where each breaks down in production.
How to Handle Stripe Webhooks in a Next.js SaaS App
Step-by-step guide to wiring Stripe webhooks reliably in Next.js—covering signature verification, idempotency, subscription state sync, and local testing.
LemonSqueezy vs Stripe vs Polar: Billing for Your Next.js SaaS in 2026
A practical comparison of LemonSqueezy, Stripe, and Polar for SaaS billing—covering fees, tax handling, checkout UX, subscription management, and developer ergonomics so you can pick the right one before you build.
Next-Auth Setup for SaaS: Credentials, OAuth, and Session Strategy
A production guide for wiring Auth.js (next-auth v5) in a Next.js SaaS—covering providers, protected routes, role enforcement, and session configuration.
Feature Flags in Next.js SaaS: Implementation Guide for 2026
How to implement feature flags in a Next.js SaaS—covering environment-based flags, database-driven rollouts, plan-gating, A/B testing patterns, and the operational tradeoffs of each approach.
12 Micro SaaS Ideas for 2026 (With Validation Criteria)
Specific, buildable micro SaaS ideas targeting underserved developer and operator niches—each with a validation signal, monetization path, and a realistic time-to-revenue estimate.
SaaS SEO Strategy: How to Get Organic Traffic That Actually Converts
A technical SaaS SEO guide covering keyword architecture, programmatic pages, technical foundations, content strategy, and the metrics that matter—built for founders and engineers who want search to be a growth channel.
OpenTelemetry in Next.js: Tracing AI and SaaS Operations
How to instrument a Next.js SaaS with OpenTelemetry to trace AI calls, database queries, and request latency—with Axiom as the backend and real-world patterns for production debugging.
ShipAI Production Playbook for AI SaaS Teams
The exact baseline we use to keep auth, billing, and AI workflows stable in production.
Vercel Alternatives for Next.js in 2026: Hosting Comparison
A technical comparison of Vercel alternatives for Next.js deployments—covering Fly.io, Railway, Render, AWS App Runner, Coolify, and self-hosted options, with honest tradeoffs on cost, control, and operational overhead.
Best SaaS Boilerplates for Next.js in 2026 (Honest Comparison)
A technical comparison of the leading Next.js SaaS boilerplates and starter kits—what each includes, where each cuts corners, and which is best for different team sizes and product types.
How to Generate a NextAuth Secret (Auth.js v5 Guide)
How to generate, set, and rotate a NextAuth secret for Auth.js v4 and v5—covering the correct commands, environment variable setup, edge cases, and what happens when you get it wrong.
Building a Durable Blog Stack with Next.js 16 + Fumadocs
A practical stack for content teams that need MDX flexibility without CMS overhead.
SEO Pages That Rank and Convert for SaaS
What actually matters when you need programmatic traffic that leads to revenue.
Weekly Release System for Small Product Teams
A lightweight release process that keeps quality high without slowing down shipping.
Auth + Billing Launch Checklist (Before First Paid User)
A concise, implementation-focused checklist for the two systems that break launches most often.
Stop rebuilding auth and billing from scratch.
ShipAI.today gives you a production-ready Next.js foundation. Every module pre-integrated — spend your time building your product, not plumbing.
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