I'm looking for suggestions on the best tech stack to use for quickly deploying a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) web app. I've heard good things about using Next.js with Supabase for speed and efficiency, but I'm also considering alternatives like React with Vite or Firebase. What do you think strikes the best balance between speed, scalability, and ease of use for getting an MVP up and running in no time?
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I've been a Rails developer for the last 15 years, and it’s perfect for rapid application development. The framework is designed to help you build quickly, but it sounds like Next.js might have a steep learning curve if you're not familiar with it.
Honestly, the best tech stack is often the one you already know. If you focus too much on finding the 'perfect' solution for scalability from the start, you might miss the opportunity to get your product to market. Start with what you’re comfortable with and build it for your first 100 users.
Right! Sometimes people get too caught up in the long-term vision and forget about the immediate goals.
If you're just starting out, stick with a JavaScript framework to avoid learning multiple languages at once. Personally, I’ve had great results with SvelteKit and Pocketbase for MVPs.
SvelteKit is definitely a solid choice for its speed and simplicity. You can get something functional up really quickly!
I've been spinning up Django apps really fast these days. It's great for prototyping and comes with a lot of features right out of the box.
Yeah, but I prefer FastAPI for its speed. Once you set it up, you're good to go before CI/CD even completes the first run!
Exactly! Prioritize getting something out there rather than obsessing over future scalability.