Harper

Harper

@harper.fast

One system built on Node.js. Breakthrough web performance. Database, cache, messaging, & applications fused into one runtime. https://www.harper.fast/

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Vector search just got a major upgrade in Harper 5.3. 🚀 ⚡ Up to 6.5× higher throughput vs. Harper 5.2 ⚡ 1.6–2.3× higher throughput vs. PostgreSQL + pgvector in our 200K-vector benchmark Native Rust HNSW. No separate vector DB required. www.harper.fast/resources/na...

Every network hop in your architecture has a cost: latency, complexity, failure modes, and dollars. Harper takes a different approach: put the database, cache, messaging, and application runtime in one process to remove the distance. www.harper.fast/resources/th...

Web personalization is a platform decision. Architecture determines data freshness, latency, operational complexity, crawler visibility, and cost at scale. We compared five common approaches and the tradeoffs behind each: www.harper.fast/resources/fi... #SoftwareArchitecture

The citizen developer era is here, but the real question is whether AI-built apps can actually run inside the enterprise. Stephen Goldberg explains why Harper’s unified runtime, built-in governance, and deployment flexibility make it the right foundation for what comes next. buff.ly/Le96WYM

harper.fastBlog | Why Harper is the Definitive Platform for Enterprise Citizen DevelopersHarper bridges the gap between business agility and IT security. Utilizing a unified runtime, Harper Fabric guarantees data sovereignty across any environment, from public clouds to air-gapped…

Everyone is building agents on Harper right now. Jeff Darnton shares one strategy for coding agents that plan, build, QA, and review in parallel—with humans in control. Harper gives agents fewer systems to understand. buff.ly/qnD22Li

harper.fastTutorial | Production Quality at Vibe Code Velocity: Dispatched Agent Teams with HarperHarper enables production-grade agentic engineering by collapsing database, cache, runtime, and messaging into one process, reducing agent complexity and review burden. A multi-model dispatch…

We’re going LIVE to build the ultimate river flow forecasting app. We're fusing live USGS stream gauges + snowpack data with an AI agent to predict flows based on historic records. We're also building a personal river log feature! 📝🤖 buff.ly/0MDNz4J

New from Harper: rocksdb-js. → Full transaction support → Lazy range iteration → TypeScript API → Prebuilt binaries → Built-in transaction log A ground-up open source RocksDB binding for Node.js. Huge thanks to @chrisbarber.dev. www.harper.fast/resources/ne...

harper.fastBlog | New RocksDB Binding for Node.jsrocksdb-js is a modern Node.js binding for RocksDB, offering full transaction support, lazy range queries, and a TypeScript API. Built for performance and scalability, it enables reliable write-heavy ...

Harper 5.0 is live. Our core runtime is now fully open source (Apache 2.0), with Harper Pro source-available under ELv2. Now with RocksDB + LMDB support. One platform for database, cache, messaging, and app logic—built for performance and scale. Read more: hackernoon.com/harper-launc...

hackernoon.comHarper Launches 5.0: Fully Open-Source Runtime for Building and Deploying Cost-Efficient Agents | HackerNoonHarper 5.0 launches with an open-source core, RocksDB support, and a unified runtime for AI agents—cutting latency and simplifying modern app development.

🚀 New podcast episode with Daniel Roe, lead of the Nuxt framework. We discuss Nuxt 3, 4, the upcoming Nuxt 5, open-source leadership, and what teams should know before upgrading their apps. If you're building with Vue or Nuxt, this is a must-watch. 🎧 Watch now buff.ly/VTZo5MF #Nuxt #VueJS

harper.fastPodcast | Maintaining Momentum: Versioning, Stability & the Road to Nuxt 5 with Daniel RoeIn this podcast episode, Daniel Roe, lead of the Nuxt framework, shares insights on Nuxt 3, 4, and the upcoming Nuxt 5 release. We discuss open-source development, upgrading Nuxt apps, Vue-powered…

From pro drummer to open source maintainer. Trezy shares his path into software engineering, work on PixiJS, thoughts on AT Protocol + Bluesky, and why data sovereignty matters for devs. Great insights for builders 👇 www.harper.fast/resources/in... #OpenSource #GameDev #ATProtocol

Your tech stack wasn't built for AI coding agents. A unified runtime was. Start every project with npm create harper@latest #aicodingagent #claudecode #agenticengineering #unifiedruntime #harperdb #fullstackdev #devtools #vibecoding

Open source doesn’t maintain itself. We talked with Jordan Harband (@LJHarb), TC39 member, NVM maintainer, and 500+ NPM packages, about JavaScript standards, dependency security, and the realities of OSS. buff.ly/GlXr9pz #OpenSource #JavaScript #WebDevelopment

🎉 We’re honored! Harper has been named to Built In’s 2026 Best Places to Work in Colorado — including Best Startup and Best Overall. Huge thanks to the Harper team for making this possible 💜 buff.ly/WnRWVHJ

In our latest podcast, Austin Akers sits down with Ivan Hudson, to break down how modern teams can combine real-time data, edge computing, and machine learning to build smarter, faster applications. 👉 Full video on our website: www.harper.fast/resources/tu... #Harper #AI #EdgeComputing

If you’re using MQTT for IoT, edge, or real-time data, you know that the protocol is simple, but the infrastructure often isn’t. See how Harper runs MQTT natively, can persist messages, and run functions, all with no extra services. 👉 buff.ly/zXKgYkV

harper.fastTutorial | The Easiest Way to Use MQTT: A Hands-On Demo with Harper’s Built-In BrokerLearn how MQTT works and see a real-time demo using Harper’s built-in MQTT broker. Discover topics, Pub/Sub, QoS, retained messages, and how Harper simplifies IoT and edge data workflows. Watch how…

🎙️ Meet Trent, a HarperHack runner-up using Harper to build ConvoIQ, an AI business app to streamline workflows and build smarter dashboards. Catch this interview in our latest podcast episode 👉 buff.ly/GpgiIGW #HarperFast #Podcast #HarperHack #Developers

harper.fastPodcast | Building an A.I. Tool in 3 DaysDiscover how Trent leverages Harper and ConvoIQ to streamline operations, improve data workflows, and boost productivity. This deep-dive conversation highlights real-world use cases, automation…

In our Season 4 premiere of the SELECT* podcast, we sit down with our Harper Hack '25 winners Josh and Colin to discuss their hackathon winning app Mell. 🎧 Watch the full episode on the Harper website: www.harper.fast/resources/bu... #HarperHack2025 #Harper #AI #Developers #Innovation

harper.fastPodcast | Building a Smarter 311 AppDiscover how Harper Hack winners Colin and Josh built MELL, an AI-powered community reporting app. Learn about their inspiration, tech stack, UX approach, and how AI streamlines issue reporting for…

Harper Learn #4 is live. Ivan shows how to simplify BigQuery pipelines by replacing Redis + custom APIs with a single Harper layer. Ingest once, get low-latency data access and built-in APIs with far less code. Watch here: buff.ly/HXxYC1n

harper.fastTutorial | BigQuery to Harper: Real-Time Data Access Without Redis or Custom APIsModernize your BigQuery architecture with Harper. Replace Redis and boilerplate APIs with a unified, low-latency data layer built for real-time delivery.

AI now reacts to data, not just analyzes it. That demands real-time systems. E-commerce personalization, fraud checks, and industrial telemetry all need ms-level speed. Learn why old pub/sub struggles + what’s next: buff.ly/VXvE681 #AI #PubSub #RealTime

harper.fastBlog | Pub/Sub for AI: The New Requirements for Real-Time DataHarper’s unified pub/sub architecture delivers real-time data, low-latency replication, and multi-protocol streaming for AI and edge applications. Learn how database-native MQTT, WebSockets, and SSE…

What if your app could respond in <1 ms? Meet the distributed microlith — a unified runtime that puts data, logic, cache & messaging in the same memory space. Global scale without the orchestration chaos. Full article 👉 buff.ly/hfU2I3V

harper.fastBlog | Deliver Performance and Simplicity with Distributed MicrolithsDistributed microliths unify data, logic, and execution into one high-performance runtime, eliminating microservice latency and complexity. By replicating a single coherent process across regions,…

Why it matters: • Zero network hops = instant performance • Active-active resilience, no heavy tooling • Smaller footprint, faster teams If you’re building for edge, e-com peak loads, or real-time global UX → this is your blueprint. #architecture #distributedSystems #edgeComputing #Harper

Ivan Judson is at it again. This week’s #HarperLearn shows how to take a local app and deploy it to a multi-node Harper cluster in minutes, going from “works on my machine” to “scales globally.” Plus a sneak peek at next week’s MQTT demo. 👉 buff.ly/hjTHNzy

harper.fastTutorial | From Local to Distributed Multi-Node Cluster in MinutesSee how to take a local Harper app to a distributed, multi-node cloud cluster with simple deployment steps, built-in scaling, and an MQTT real-world demo.

This week, Ivan’s back with a new Harper Learn episode! 🎥 He walks through connecting a local instance to Fabric + building & deploying a simple app. Perfect if you’re new to Harper. 👉 Watch here: buff.ly/ic245E2 #DeveloperTools #Learning #EdgeComputing #AppDevelopment

harper.fastTutorial | Local Instances on Fabric & Basic App SetupLearn how to build and manage applications in Harper’s Fabric environment. Solution Architect Ivan Judson walks through connecting cloud and self-hosted instances, demoing a basic app with Harper’s…

A global fashion retailer used Harper to modernize its edge stack, and the results speak for themselves: 50% faster LCP 60% lower TTFB 70% faster page loads 80% higher cache hit rate Read the case study → www.harper.fast/resources/bo... #WebPerformance #EdgeComputing #CoreWebVitals

harper.fastCase Study | Boosting Web Performance for a Global Fashion RetailerDiscover how Harper helped a leading global fashion retailer achieve 70% faster page loads, a 60% reduction in TTFB, and stronger Core Web Vitals through edge optimization and intelligent caching in…

Discover how Harper’s new pre-rendering template boosts website SEO and performance. Learn how edge delivery, orchestration, and Puppeteer rendering enable lightning-fast static pages and seamless scalability for modern React applications. Watch now: buff.ly/bPJJAeH

“Building something simple is hard.” — Kris Zyp Meet Harper Fabric (open beta): unified orchestration for distributed apps & data. Simpler deployments and scaling. Learn more 👉 buff.ly/OIx6yGc #DistributedApps #OpenBeta

🚀 Harper Hack ’25 kicks off tomorrow! Join us Oct 21 at 10 a.m. MT for the kickoff event 🎉 Compete in our 2-week virtual hackathon celebrating Harper’s open-source future — and win a trip to Tokyo (🎌 up to $5K value)! 👉 Sign up now: buff.ly/33cu3bW

harper.fastHarper Hack '25Experience an online hackathon that challenges you to code, design, and innovate using Harper with AI integrated. Push the limits of what applications can achieve, gain visibility for your work, and…

🎉 Congrats to Ethan Arrowood for winning the Leading by Example JavaScriptLandia Award from the @openjsf at #JSConf 2025! Ethan’s impact spans the JS ecosystem — from @nodejs, Undici, and WinterCG to his leadership within OpenJS and contributions to Harper’s open-source efforts. 👉 buff.ly/YnbgF5o

JSConf 2025 is almost here 👀 Harper’s sponsoring again, and we’re fired up for the chaos: talks, devs, ideas, and coffee. 📍 Chesapeake Bay, Oct 14–16 🎟️ buff.ly/Vhti0zB #JavaScript #OpenJS

The real JSConf stack: ☑ JavaScript ☑ Friends ☑ Conference coffee Harper’s proud to sponsor #JSConf2025—let’s code, connect, and caffeinate.📍 Chesapeake Bay, Oct 14–16 👉 buff.ly/tdLeNS3 #JavaScript

Skip the boilerplate. Start building faster. ⚡️ With Harper, your schema isn’t just data—it is your app. Define it once and get APIs, caching & real-time events out of the box. See how schema-defined apps change how you build ↓ buff.ly/bKITe73

harpersystems.devSkip the Boilerplate: How a Schema Can Power Your Entire StackMost apps start simple then accrete APIs, auth, caching, and realtime—Harper flips that by making your schema the app: define tables and relationships and you instantly get generated APIs, integrated…