How I Build for the Modern Web: My Go-To Tech Stack
As a web developer, choosing the right tools isn’t just about what’s trending—it’s about building performant, scalable, and maintainable experiences that stand the test of time. Over the years, I’ve landed on a stack that balances developer velocity with industry best practices. Here’s a look at the technologies I rely on to craft modern web applications.
Next.js – The Backbone of My Projects
When it comes to building production-ready React apps, nothing beats Next.js. Whether I’m building a fast-loading marketing site or a feature-rich web app, Next.js gives me everything I need out of the box: server-side rendering, static site generation, image optimization, dynamic routing—you name it. It’s fast, flexible, and backed by the same team behind Vercel, so deployment is effortless too.
React – The UI Workhorse
At the heart of everything I build is React. Its component-based structure makes it easy to reuse, refactor, and scale UIs efficiently. The ecosystem is massive, the documentation is strong, and the community is one of the most supportive out there. React just makes sense for building interactive, modern interfaces.
TypeScript – Catching Bugs Before They Ship
I write everything in TypeScript because I believe in building with intention. Having type safety means fewer surprises in production, easier debugging, and a much smoother experience when collaborating on larger projects. Once you go typed, it’s hard to go back.
Tailwind CSS – Styling Without the Overhead
Tailwind CSS has completely changed how I think about styling. The utility-first approach lets me work directly in the markup—no more bouncing between CSS files and HTML. It’s fast, consistent, and incredibly flexible for building responsive, beautiful UIs.
Shadcn/UI – Prebuilt Components with Full Control
Shadcn/UI is my secret weapon for speeding up development without sacrificing customization. Unlike traditional component libraries, these are drop-in building blocks that I can tailor exactly how I want using Tailwind and Radix UI. It’s a huge time-saver, and the components look great out of the box.
Framer Motion – Bring Interfaces to Life
For animation, I turn to Framer Motion. Whether it’s subtle hover effects or full-blown transitions, it makes animations in React feel effortless and polished. It’s intuitive and powerful, and it really elevates the user experience.
Lucide React – Clean, Modern Icons
Icons can make or break a UI. I use Lucide React for its clean, consistent, open-source icon set. They’re lightweight and super easy to customize, helping me keep interfaces visually sharp and cohesive.
Vercel - Develop. Preview. Ship.
For deploying Next.js applications, Vercel is the platform of choice. Created by the same team behind Next.js, it offers seamless integration, automatic deployments, global CDN, serverless functions, and an incredible developer experience, making it easy to get projects live quickly and reliably.
Wrapping Up
This stack lets me build fast, stay flexible, and deliver high-quality results. It’s modern, efficient, and developer-friendly—perfect for creating the kinds of experiences today’s users expect.
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