Lucas Wade
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I’m Lucas Wade, a software developer with 10 years of experience in full-stack development, cloud solutions, and building scalable, high-performance applications.
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Integrating Shopify with Next.js: A Modern Approach to Storefronts
In the fast-moving world of e-commerce, building fast, scalable, and user-friendly storefronts is no longer optional—it’s a necessity. Shopify has long been a favorite for businesses looking to launch online stores quickly, while Next.js has become one of the most powerful React frameworks for building performant web applications. When you combine Shopify’s robust commerce capabilities with Next.js’s modern frontend architecture, you get a flexible and future-proof solution for headless commerce.
By Lucas Wade4 months ago in Education
Shopify Hydrogen vs. Dawn: Which Front-End Framework Should Developers Learn Now?
Over time, Shopify has transformed from a theme-driven platform into a complete commerce environment. Today, developers can choose between traditional theme-based builds and modern headless storefronts. Two standout options are Shopify Dawn, the platform’s default Liquid theme, and Shopify Hydrogen, a React-powered framework for custom headless commerce.
By Lucas Wade4 months ago in Education
Next.js vs. Astro vs. SvelteKit: Which Framework Wins in 2025?
Choosing the right frontend framework has always been a heated debate in the web development community. With the rise of new technologies, developers in 2025 face an even bigger challenge: should they continue building with Next.js, explore the lightweight and SEO-friendly Astro, or shift towards the growing momentum of SvelteKit?
By Lucas Wade5 months ago in Education
Why .NET 9 Is a Game-Changer for Enterprise Software
The launch of .NET 9 by Microsoft in 2025 represents a pivotal advancement in the evolution of enterprise software development. Packed with performance upgrades, architectural flexibility, and a more powerful C# 13, this release is not just another version bump—it’s a major shift in how large-scale applications are built and deployed.
By Lucas Wade6 months ago in Education
Yarn vs NPM: Which Package Manager Wins in 2025 for Node.js?
In 2025, JavaScript continues to dominate full-stack development, and Node.js remains at the heart of modern back-end engineering. With the growing complexity of web applications, developers rely heavily on efficient tools to manage packages and dependencies. Among those tools, two names stand out: Yarn and NPM (Node Package Manager). But with both having undergone significant changes in recent years, the debate resurfaces: Yarn vs NPM 2025 — which one should you use for your Node.js projects?
By Lucas Wade6 months ago in Education
Kotlin in the Age of Cloud-Native Development: What You Need to Know
The evolution of modern software architecture has reached a point where cloud-native development is no longer just a buzzword—it’s the standard. To meet the growing demand for scalable, resilient, and modular applications, development teams need tools that are concise, reliable, and capable of handling distributed environments. Kotlin, originally recognized for its role in Android app development, is now gaining traction in cloud-native development.
By Lucas Wade6 months ago in Education
Tech Lead’s Checklist: What Makes a Kotlin Developer Stand Out in 2025
When it comes to Android development in 2025, Kotlin has taken center stage. Officially supported by Google, widely adopted by startups and enterprises, and favored by developers for its clean syntax and modern features—Kotlin is no longer the "new kid" on the block. For tech leads and engineering managers, hiring the right Kotlin developer has become mission-critical.
By Lucas Wade7 months ago in Interview
