Tech Stack Choices for Fast-Growing Startups: Building a Solid Foundation

For any early-stage company, the decision regarding the technology stack is perhaps the most critical early choice. A poor selection can lead to crippling technical debt, slow development, and ultimately, failure to scale. The right stack, however, can provide a competitive edge.

The Criteria for Technology Selection

My approach to picking the best technologies for early-stage and growth-stage companies centers on three pillars:

1. Scalability: Can the technology handle rapid user base expansion?

2. Maintainability: Is the language/framework popular enough to easily hire developers and fix issues?

3. Performance: Does it deliver a fast, responsive user experience?

I discuss the merits of popular stacks (MERN, JAMstack, Serverless) and how to evaluate them based on your product’s specific needs, ensuring the chosen tools are performance-oriented and future-proof.