What tech stack is best for a new startup in 2024?
Aryan Sharma
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Lily Mae Anderson@lilymaeanderson
For a startup tech stack in 2024, I'd recommend a solid CMS like WordPress or Webflow to build your site quickly, AWS for hosting to handle traffic spikes, Stripe for easy payment processing, and Intercom for customer support and engagement. Use established tools so you can focus on your unique value prop. Automate what you can with Zapier or Make. For project management, can't go wrong with Jira or Trello. Start lean and add more specialized tools as you grow and figure out your needs. Don't overthink it early on - go with proven tools so you can move fast. My 2 cents!
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Workflow automation tools: Zapier, Make
Sales/revenue tools: Truebase, Smartlead, Pipedrive, Intercom
Project Management tools: JIRA, Trello, Notion
Marketing: GA4, Contentful
@rupal_saini Is Linear still not in the trend for Project management?
Laravel + Vue(or next) + MySQL => deployed through Forge on Digital Ocean. FE => Tailwind with TailwindUI or Flowbite
@aryansha3435 yeah I did both. But I hate the complex user permissions etc. For smaller products, DO works fine. I’ve invested in companies that run their 5million ARR business on a few DO droplets.
For a new startup in 2024, a solid tech stack should focus on flexibility, scalability, and fast development.
- Front-end frameworks: React or Next.js
- Back-end solutions: Node.js with Express or Python's Django are ideal.
- For mobile, Flutter or React Native allow quick cross-platform development.
- Stripe for payments, Google Analytics 4 for tracking, and Slack for team communication complete the stack.
There is no such thing as best stack. It depends on your product, team, and goals.
However, this year I started looking around and trying out new things, and here are some of them (very subjective opinions):
- Svelte: I love it for personal projects, but I'll still stick with React for most work since more developers are familiar with it.
- Flutter: Same story as Svelte. It's my choice for personal mobile dev projects, but for broader work, I'll go with React Native.
- Supabase: I’m really impressed with this as a BaaS. It helps me quickly build MVPs.
- Golang: Well... I know this one is nothing new, but after years of working in Python and switching to Golang: you better put your seatbelts on because this thing is fast.
Ultimately, don’t focus too much on what others are using. Choose what works for you in terms of scalability, time-to-market, and your team’s strengths.
@pawel_puchalski Completely agree! There's no 'best' stack—it really depends on the project, your team, and what you're trying to achieve. Svelte and Flutter are awesome for personal projects, but I get why React and React Native are still the go-tos for bigger teams. Supabase is really impressive for quick MVPs too. And yeah, Golang is insanely fast! At the end of the day, it's all about finding what works best for your goals and what your team feels comfortable using.
It is based on a startup idea, there are several tech stacks based on specific niches.
Depends what you build, obviously.
If you just need a website or some kind of API service etc, Vercel, Supabase and Cloudflare are top-notch and satisfy most needs when combined.
@siavoshzarrasvand Absolutely, it really does depend on the project! Vercel, Supabase, and Cloudflare make a fantastic combo for many applications. They offer great performance and ease of use. Do you have any specific use cases in mind where you’ve found these tools particularly effective?
@siavoshzarrasvand i feel that cottage industry that AWS created still makes my jaw drop
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For a new startup in 2024, consider using a tech stack like MERN (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js) for web applications, or serverless architecture with AWS or Azure for scalability. Prioritize flexibility and ease of development to adapt quickly to market needs.
@youngthug512 Great suggestion! MERN is definitely a solid choice for full-stack development, especially with its flexibility. I also like the idea of serverless for scalability. Do you think there are any particular scenarios where one might be a better fit than the other, or do you recommend starting with MERN and scaling to serverless as the app grows?
Tech stack depends on your specific needs but some solid options for startups in 2024: For front-end, React or Vue are popular choices. On the backend, Node.js with Express or Python with Django/Flask are great for rapid development. PostgreSQL or MongoDB for the database. AWS, Google Cloud, or Vercel for hosting. Other key tools: GitHub for version control, Stripe for payments, Segment for analytics. The no-code options you listed like Zapier, Notion, etc. can help a ton too for things like automation and project management without needing to build from scratch. Hope this gives you a good starting point!
@alexanderscottwilliams Thanks for the detailed breakdown! I agree, React and Vue are definitely top contenders for front-end, and Node.js with Express is great for speed and flexibility on the backend. I'm also a big fan of PostgreSQL for database reliability. Have you seen any emerging tools or frameworks that might shake things up in 2024, or is it more about refining the current stack?