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What is Tech Stack?
A tech stack is the combination of programming languages, frameworks, and tools used to build an application. It includes frontend, backend, database, and infrastructure choices.
Definition
A technology stack (tech stack) is the set of technologies used to develop and run an application. It typically includes: frontend technologies (what users see), backend technologies (server logic), database (data storage), and infrastructure (hosting and deployment). Choosing the right tech stack impacts development speed, scalability, hiring, and long-term maintenance costs.
Key Points
- Frontend: React, Vue, Angular, Next.js
- Backend: Node.js, Python, Ruby, Go
- Database: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL
- Infrastructure: AWS, Vercel, Heroku
- Choice impacts speed, cost, and hiring
Examples
- 1.MERN stack: MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js
- 2.JAMstack: JavaScript, APIs, Markup
- 3.Next.js + Supabase + Vercel (modern MVP stack)
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