Always use a .dockerignore in your projects
Did you know that omitting a .dockerignore file can slow down your deployments and compromise your application's security? Often overlooked, this small file is as vital as .gitignore. Discover why we consider it a non-negotiable piece at MarsBased and how it can protect you from accidental data leaks.
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Replacing jQuery with React: a pragmatic migration plan (with real estimates)
Legacy frontends rarely fail loudly. They fail quietly: slower iteration, harder UI changes, more edge-case bugs, and a growing sense that every improvement costs too much. That is usually the moment teams consider moving from a jQuery-heavy UI to a component-based frontend like React.
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AI code agents and Typed Languages
For the first time, types feel like they are working with you instead of against you. Inference, editor support, safer refactors, and clearer APIs made typing feel less like bureaucracy and more like leverage.
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Setting sail with eTech Yachting: Python, IoT, and AI on the high seas
We are delighted to officially welcome eTech Yachting as our newest client at MarsBased.
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Why have we forbidden agentic browsers at MarsBased?
Agentic browsers are untamed. A diamond in the rough. As such, they need polishing before we fully utilise them in a safe way. In the meantime, we are not using them at MarsBased.
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An unforgettable journey: inside our annual Martian Day
Our annual Martian Day was a massive success! This year, we took time to strategically review our trajectory and future vision, fueled growth with an insightful workshop on artificial intelligence, and celebrated the human heart of our mission through employee recognition. We capped the day with fun trivia and our Secret Santa, reaffirming that team connection is the core of our stellar journey.
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How we solved host VPN conflicts by running OpenVPN inside Docker containers
Struggling with routing conflicts between your corporate VPN and OpenVPN? Learn how we solved connectivity issues by running the OpenVPN client directly inside Docker containers . A step-by-step guide to achieving a stable, isolated, and conflict-free development environment without modifying your host OS.
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React vulnerability (CVE-2025-66478): How we responded and what you should do
A critical React SSR vulnerability (CVE-2025-66478, CVSS 10.0) allows remote code execution. We have swiftly patched all active React/Next.js client projects. Users must apply the official fix immediately.
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Our new services structure: finding the right fit for your project
We’ve redesigned our service structure to help clients easily understand how we work, offering five engagement models tailored to different project needs, budgets, and stages of growth.
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How AI is changing the day-to-day of project managers in software teams
AI is taking over the admin work that slows project managers down, freeing them to focus on strategy, clarity and truly moving projects forward.
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Rust for NodeJS developers (V) - SQLx Integration
In this article, we’ll explore how to structure a Rust application with proper separation of concerns, leveraging SQLx’s compile-time query validation to ensure our database operations are both safe and efficient.
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How MarsBased website survived Cloudflare's global outage
After months of regional blocking in Spain, we rebuilt our stack to remove Cloudflare dependencies. Using Render and ImageKit.io, we replaced its performance layer without affecting users. So when Cloudflare went down globally on November 18, our site stayed online.
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