Modern Web App Stacks: Choosing the Right Frontend, Backend, and Database
Frontend Options
- React/Next.js for SSR/SSG and great DX.
- Vue/Nuxt for approachability.
- SvelteKit for minimal overhead.
Backend Choices
- Node/Express/NestJS for JS end‑to‑end.
- .NET for enterprise ecosystems.
- Python/FastAPI for data‑centric apps.
Databases
- PostgreSQL as a generalist default.
- MongoDB for flexible documents.
- Redis for caching/queues; ClickHouse for analytics.
Sample Architectures
- B2B SaaS: Next.js + NestJS + PostgreSQL + Redis + S3 + CI/CD.
- Content‑heavy: Next.js + Headless CMS + Edge caching.
Selection Criteria
Team skills, latency, compliance, and cost. Choose boring tech for core, innovative tech at the edges.
