What I've built on this blog, and why Fediverse federation, email subscriptions, Mastodon comments. No database, no cookies, no trackers. What I built on this b
The author rebuilt their personal blog using Next.js and Markdown files, prioritizing a lightweight, database-free design. Key features include ActivityPub integration, allowing the blog to function as a first-class actor on the fediverse, and a custom email subscription system using Forward Email for privacy. Additionally, Mastodon comments and engagement counts are displayed by fetching data from the Mastodon API and storing it in a key-value store, avoiding the need for a dedicated comment database. AI
