Why GA4 and PostHog are massive overkill for simple web apps
Your client wants a matrix comparing GA4, PostHog and Datadog. The reality is, they do not need a heavy enterprise SDK that tanks your Next.js performance just to track basic user behavior. Installing massive analytics suites for simple web apps is an engineering trap.
The Edge Solution
await fetch('https://stealth-analytics.qleapventures.com/v1/event', { method: 'POST', body: JSON.stringify({ site_id: 'project_xyz', event_name: 'button_click' }) });
Note: You must create a Site ID in your dashboard before firing events.
Why this works
Instead of loading a massive JavaScript library into the browser to watch the user, you execute a microscopic fetch request directly from your Next.js API routes or server actions. Zero client side bloat and perfect Lighthouse scores.
Stop losing backend events.
Track anything that can make a POST request.
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