The Modern Startup Stack
After helping build 50+ startups, we've developed strong opinions about what technologies work best for early-stage companies.
Frontend: Next.js + React
Next.js has become the de facto standard for React applications. It provides server-side rendering, API routes, and excellent developer experience.
Backend: Node.js or Go
For most startups, Node.js is the pragmatic choice with a large talent pool and shared language with frontend.
Database: PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL handles virtually everything - relational data, JSON documents, full-text search, and time-series data.