What is the 'Must-Have' tech stack for bootstrapping your startup in 2023?
Vlad Zivkovic
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Hey Product Hunters! I am the founder of https://wewaat.com and I've been navigating the challenging journey of bootstrapping. The journey has been a roller coaster, and the choices of tools and technologies have been critical in shaping our startup's trajectory.
What about you? If you were to build a startup from scratch in 2023, what would your 'Must-Have' tech stack be?
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Frank Sondors@franksondors
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I must say you have a great website, so kudos to you on that!
I think the must-have is defined by the goals you want to achieve, so would be a bit pointless to talk about must-haves unless you know what you're building.
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Either Node/Express + Astro or Python + Astro.
I feel that Python + Astro gives me the highest productivity.
I used to default to Node for the backend, pure Express JS or something like NestJS, but ultimately, I feel that Python has much better support for data wrangling and since most of my products are data-intensive, I moved over to Python.
Equally, I kept doing NextJS for many years but honestly, I find React and Next are too clunky while frameworks like Svelte, despite initial promise, went the wrong route and ballooned.
Hence I prefer Astro and if I need more reusability for my components I'd use something like Lit.
@siavoshzarrasvand I don't think there is a better way than Python for data, and Astro is really good.
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I would say for Launch on PH to joining our group is a Must Have: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/...
IMO# by leveraging scalable infrastructure, versatile programming languages, efficient frameworks, and reliable tools, startups can set themselves up for success.
@shaur_ul_asar Diversity is the key.
Today, the no-coding trend is reigning supreme. So, everything related to it is in the spotlight. Although, my preferred stack is JS + Airtable + Make.com, which allows for quickly building prototypes and testing ideas.
@aanshakov Yeah seems like no-code is the go to right now for startups.
@aanshakov Why not use notion database instead of airtable? Im no expert. just curious about what you think.
The primary focus is consistently on the customers and prioritizing their experience above all else.
A great website for describing your ideas.
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Notion- Team organization, CRM, Finances. Team Knowledge Management
Slack- Comms
Bardeen.ai- automations, web scraping
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NotionAI/ChatGPT- Writing copy outlines
NotionAI/ Co-pilot: Coding (I run a deep tech startup!)
That's mostly it!
Considering Superhuman for emails- although I have not used it yet.
@ajinkya_bhat Same here + Miro. MY All-in ultimate helper
@ajinkya_bhat why are you considering superhuman ? Because your email is a mess? why not hey.com? I still use gmail btw. I dont get that much emails yet 😅 I think that is about to change tho.
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@sentry_co Thanks for the recommendation Andre! Will check it out :)
Yeah it was mostly cos I get a lot of emails through three accounts- my school account, my startup email and my personal email (side hustle) and I really need to bring them together!
@ajinkya_bhat If you start using superhuman. let me know how it goes. pros and cons etc. I wish they had a way try it.
@ajinkya_bhat Awesome, love it!
In general, I would recommend using the tools that you are most knowledgeable and efficient with.
For example, I have been working with Node.js and React for several years, and if I were to start a new project from scratch, my go-to stack would be Next.js (frontend and microservices) together with Supabase for authentication and database management.
@arthurliebhardt I agree! Use to be a fan of React...
When bootstrapping, simplicity is key. For the front-end, ReactJS remains a powerful choice. Back-end, I'd suggest Node.js with Express.js. PostgreSQL or MongoDB for database, depending on SQL or NoSQL preference. Don't overlook a good CI/CD setup, consider Jenkins or GitHub Actions. For hosting, AWS or Heroku are solid, and Docker for containerization. For project management, Trello or Jira. And Slack for team communication. Ultimately, choose tools that your team is comfortable with!
I don’t think that tech stack is a crucial point. You may do an MVP with a super simple no-code solution and if you get 1m customers then who cares what technologies did you use. It’s always about the customers and their experience first.
@serhii_uspenskyi No-code would still be a tech stack, but I agree it, whatever it takes to make customers experience good.
@serhii_uspenskyi I agree. In the vein of how @levelsio operates. Just use what you know. You can always pimp the stack later if you need
@vladimir_zivkovic yeah, you are right
@sentry_co make sense
I think Tools like HubSpot or Salesforce can help you effectively manage customer relationships, sales, and marketing efforts.
@rehan_saleem1 Yes, they are important part of startups, we can build amazing products and services but if we can not sell than its all BS...
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I think tech stack to start with is good old HTML+CSS+JS and you can expand as you go and as your needs increase.
@thehighsecond One of the fastest go to market tech stacks!
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@vladimir_zivkovic True.
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I'd say whatever tech stack the founding team is most comfortable with and whatever vendors give you the most free credits (: . Experimenting at low cost is the most important thing for bootstrapping!
@bedford_west Always on the hunt for more affordable products :)
Hi Vladimir, the website look slick! cool website!
I have a tech background, so I prefer building websites from scratch. However, recently I've been using no-code/low-code tools for some clients, like Bubble, Webflow, and Canva. By the way, you can even build a website with Canva (haha). I would say, find the technology that can get your business/startup up and running quickly so you can test your product and iterate.
My list:
- Google Docs, Forms, drive & sheets
- Stripe or other easy payment links
- Poe.com (chatgpt) for doing copy work etc
- Landing page: CSS/html, but WordPress can work too
- Google Analytics
@vladimir_zivkovic Ahh, I used to have heatmaps but it was expensive. I will check Microsoft Clarity. Thanks, Vladimir!
Your website is truly impressive, and I wanted to commend you on creating such an outstanding online presence.
In terms of determining the must-haves for your website, it is crucial to align them with the specific goals you wish to accomplish. Without a clear understanding of your objectives, discussing must-haves becomes somewhat meaningless. Therefore, it's essential to have a well-defined vision for what you want to build before identifying the essential elements necessary to achieve those goals.
@izzah_javed Thank you! And I agree with you, every tool depends on the specific goals of the startup.
Building a startup in 2023, my 'Must-Have' tech stack would include cloud infrastructure (AWS or Azure), React for front-end, Node.js for back-end, Docker/Kubernetes for containerization, and MongoDB for flexibility. Prioritizing scalability, security, and rapid development would be key. Good luck with your journey!
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