Our Tech Stack
I've carefully selected a modern and robust tech stack that prioritizes developer experience, performance, and scalability. Here's a detailed breakdown of our technology choices:
Core Framework
- Next.js with App Router: I leverage server components for optimal performance and enhanced SEO capabilities
Backend Services
- Firebase Authentication: I implement secure user management with social login options
- Firestore: I use this for real-time data needs and user profiles
- Firebase Storage: I handle file uploads with client-side compression
Performance Optimization
- Vercel: My deployment platform of choice, perfectly complementing Next.js
- Next.js Image: I optimize image delivery for better performance
- React Suspense: I implement elegant loading states throughout the application
State Management
- TanStack Query: I manage server state and handle data fetching efficiently
- Zustand: I use this for lightweight global state management when needed
UI Layer
- Tailwind CSS: My choice for rapid and maintainable styling
- Shadcn UI: I build with accessible component primitives
- Framer Motion: I create smooth, engaging animations
Data Validation & Type Safety
- TypeScript: I ensure full type safety across the codebase
- Zod: I implement runtime schema validation
- React Hook Form: I handle form state and validation
Testing & Quality
- Vitest: I write and run unit tests
- Playwright: I conduct end-to-end testing
- ESLint and Prettier: I maintain consistent code quality
Monitoring & Analytics
- Sentry: I track and monitor errors in real-time
- Vercel Analytics: I monitor application performance
- Google Analytics 4: I track user behavior and engagement
CI/CD Pipeline
- GitHub Actions: I automate testing and deployment processes
Optimization Strategies
- I implement Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR) for dynamic content
- I carefully plan Firebase indexes to control costs
- I utilize server components for data fetching to reduce client bundle size
- I implement strategic caching with TanStack Query