1/ We started 2025 with a bloated tech stack and burned-out devs. Fast forward to April:
Here’s how we cleaned up the mess:
2/ Frontend:
Moved from React + tons of dependencies → SolidJS
Why? Faster load, cleaner state handling, and fewer bugs in prod.
3/ Backend:
Node.js → Bun
Speed, security, and native TypeScript support—Bun is a game-changer.
4/ Infrastructure:
Self-hosted on AWS EC2 → Switched to Vercel & Railway
Shipping became almost too easy. CI/CD with zero config.
5/ Database:
Goodbye MongoDB, hello PostgreSQL
Structured data, better relational logic, and perfect for analytics.
6/ Auth:
Used to build our own… big mistake.
Now: Clerk.dev — plug & play, secure, scalable.
7/ Why it worked:
8/ Every quarter, we now do a “Tech Stack Audit”
9/ Your tech stack isn’t just code—it’s your team’s quality of life.
Choose wisely.
10/ Curious to hear:
What tool or framework was a total game-changer for you this year?
Let’s share and learn. Drop yours below.
- 30% faster deployment
- 40% cost reduction
- 10x happier team
Here’s how we cleaned up the mess:
2/ Frontend:
Moved from React + tons of dependencies → SolidJS
Why? Faster load, cleaner state handling, and fewer bugs in prod.
3/ Backend:
Node.js → Bun
Speed, security, and native TypeScript support—Bun is a game-changer.
4/ Infrastructure:
Self-hosted on AWS EC2 → Switched to Vercel & Railway
Shipping became almost too easy. CI/CD with zero config.
5/ Database:
Goodbye MongoDB, hello PostgreSQL
Structured data, better relational logic, and perfect for analytics.
6/ Auth:
Used to build our own… big mistake.
Now: Clerk.dev — plug & play, secure, scalable.
7/ Why it worked:
- Cut tools that didn’t talk to each other
- Focused on DX (Developer Experience)
- Prioritized speed + security over “cool factor”
8/ Every quarter, we now do a “Tech Stack Audit”
- What’s slowing us down?
- What can be automated?
- What are we reinventing unnecessarily?
9/ Your tech stack isn’t just code—it’s your team’s quality of life.
Choose wisely.
10/ Curious to hear:
What tool or framework was a total game-changer for you this year?
Let’s share and learn. Drop yours below.