How to Choose a Front-End Framework Without Regret
React, Vue, Svelte, Astro, Next.js, Nuxt — the options are overwhelming. Here is a decision framework based on project requirements, not hype.
Core Web Vitals — What They Measure and Why You Should Care
Google uses Core Web Vitals to rank your site. More importantly, they measure the experience real users have. Here is a practical guide to understanding and improving each metric.
Utility-First CSS Changed How We Think About Design Systems
We resisted Tailwind CSS for two years. Then we tried it on a real project and understood what the hype was about. Here is our honest take on utility-first CSS after shipping dozens of sites with it.
Headless CMS — The Architecture That Freed Our Content
Decoupling the content management layer from the presentation layer changed how we build sites. Here is what headless CMS actually means and when it makes sense.
Performance Is Not a Feature — It Is the Product
Users do not experience your architecture. They experience speed. Here is how we approach front-end performance at Kotito and why most optimization advice misses the point.
Why We Chose Astro and Would Do It Again
After evaluating Next.js, Nuxt, SvelteKit, and Gatsby, we built Kotito on Astro. Here is the reasoning behind the decision and what we have learned after shipping real projects with it.
Why We Test on Real Devices, Not Just Browser Emulators
Browser DevTools are useful for development. They are terrible for quality assurance. Here is why Kotito maintains a device drawer and tests every project on physical hardware.
The Art of the Client Kickoff Call
The first meeting with a new client sets the tone for the entire project. Here is the structured approach we use at Kotito to make kickoff calls productive and aligned.