Supabase gives startup MVPs Postgres, auth, storage, and realtime in one platform — and pairs cleanly with Next.js 16. A workflow-first guide for founders who need to ship, not architect.
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The Vercel AI Gateway routes requests to OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and other providers through a single API — with failover, cost tracking, and no key sprawl. A business owner's guide.
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Cache Components and Partial Prerendering in Next.js 16 let you ship fast static pages with dynamic personalization — without rebuilding your entire site architecture.