I see the strong affinity of founders and non-tech guys towards the buzz tech jargons and tech stacks. Most of this is not required, technology is every evolving. Your tech stack is going to be out dated, no matter whatever you do. All you can consider is make sure you are ready for next 5-10 years or 5-10 million users. Just be ready for the scale that your startup would need.
As a highly experienced technology individual running company wearing CTO and Product Head hats with over 10 years in the Indian startup ecosystem, I have seen the impact that technology can have on the success of a company.
Try understanding the importance of choosing the right technology stack, which can affect everything from the speed at which your startup can bring products to market to the scalability of your systems as your business grows.
So how can you ensure that you choose the right technology stack for your startup? Here are some key factors to consider:
Business Goals: Start by understanding your business goals. What do you hope to achieve with your startup? What is your target market and what kind of user experience do you want to provide? These are all important considerations that will inform your technology decisions.
Technical Requirements: Consider the technical requirements of your startup. What are the specific needs of your product or service, and what kind of technology is required to support those needs? For example, if you are building an e-commerce site, you may need a robust payment system and a content management system.
Scalability: As your company grows, it’s important to think about scalability. What kind of systems and infrastructure will you need to support your growing business? Consider the long-term goals of your company, and choose a technology stack that is designed to support these goals.
Cost: The cost of the technology stack is an important consideration. While it’s tempting to choose the most cutting-edge technologies, it’s important to choose a stack that is within your budget. Make sure to consider the costs of development, deployment, and maintenance, as well as the costs of any required third-party services or licenses.
Ease of Use: It’s important to choose a technology stack that is easy for you and your team to work with. Consider the skills and experience of your developers, and make sure that the technology stack you choose is within their capabilities.
Community and Support: The strength of the community and support for the technology stack is also important. A strong community of developers can provide valuable resources and help when you run into issues.
Availability of Talent Pool: The availability of a talent pool is a crucial consideration when selecting the right technology stack for your startup. Having access to skilled and experienced developers can make or break the success of your technology initiatives.
I have been using MEAN stack with MQ, EKL and Reddis as per requirements.
Conclusion: All that matters is what can serve your goals, tech jargons and new age technology does not matter as far as the stack is serving your purpose.