Articles by Grizzly Peak Software

Load Testing a Next.js BFF: Why We Moved from Postman to k6
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Load Testing a Next.js BFF: Why We Moved from Postman to k6

I started load testing our Next.js backend-for-frontend in Postman. I finished in k6. Here's why I switched mid-project, what Claude did for me along the way, and the one refactor that turned a pile of response times into numbers leadership actually asks for.

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How to Transfer Environment Variables to a DigitalOcean Droplet Using the Web Console
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How to Transfer Environment Variables to a DigitalOcean Droplet Using the Web Console

Learn how to transfer your .env file to a DigitalOcean droplet when you only have web console access. This guide covers four practical methods including heredoc syntax, nano editor, echo commands, and base64 encoding—perfect for developers working from Windows without SSH configured.

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