Modern Web Development Stack
A comprehensive guide to the tools, frameworks, and technologies I use to build scalable, maintainable, and performant web applications.
Why This Stack?
After building numerous web applications, I've refined my development stack to prioritize developer experience, performance, and maintainability. This combination of tools provides the perfect balance of productivity and power.
Developer Experience
Fast development cycles with hot reload, TypeScript integration, and excellent tooling.
Performance
Optimized builds, automatic code splitting, and server-side rendering capabilities.
Scalability
Component-based architecture that scales from small projects to enterprise applications.
Frontend Framework
Next.js 14
React framework with server-side rendering, static generation, and excellent developer experience.
Key Features
- App Router
- Server Components
- Built-in Optimization
- TypeScript Support
Why I Use It
Perfect for building fast, scalable web applications with great SEO.
React 18
Component-based library for building user interfaces with modern features.
Key Features
- Hooks
- Concurrent Features
- Suspense
- Error Boundaries
Why I Use It
Industry standard with excellent ecosystem and performance.
Styling & UI
Tailwind CSS
Utility-first CSS framework for rapid UI development.
Key Features
- Responsive Design
- Dark Mode
- JIT Compiler
- Custom Components
Why I Use It
Highly customizable, consistent design system, great developer experience.
Framer Motion
Production-ready motion library for React with declarative animations.
Key Features
- Gesture Animations
- Layout Animations
- SVG Support
- Drag & Drop
Why I Use It
Creates smooth, professional animations with minimal code.
Language & Type Safety
TypeScript
Strongly typed programming language that builds on JavaScript.
Key Features
- Static Type Checking
- IntelliSense
- Refactoring
- Interface Definitions
Why I Use It
Catches errors early, improves code maintainability and developer productivity.
Development Tools
ESLint & Prettier
Code linting and formatting tools for consistent code quality.
Key Features
- Code Linting
- Auto Formatting
- Import Sorting
- Custom Rules
Why I Use It
Maintains code quality and consistency across team members.
Lucide React
Beautiful & consistent icon library with 1000+ icons.
Key Features
- Tree Shaking
- TypeScript Support
- Customizable
- Consistent Design
Why I Use It
High-quality icons that integrate seamlessly with React applications.
Quick Setup Guide
1. Create Next.js Project
npx create-next-app@latest my-app --typescript --tailwind --eslint --app2. Install Additional Dependencies
npm install framer-motion lucide-react @types/node3. Configure Development Tools
npm install -D prettier eslint-config-prettier prettier-plugin-tailwindcssPro Tip: Check out my GitHub repositories for complete project templates with this stack already configured and ready to use.
Best Practices
Component Organization
Use a consistent folder structure with components, hooks, and utilities clearly separated.
TypeScript Configuration
Enable strict mode and use proper type definitions for better code quality and IDE support.
Performance Optimization
Leverage Next.js Image component, dynamic imports, and React.memo for optimal performance.
Tailwind Customization
Extend the default theme with your design system colors, fonts, and spacing values.
Ready to Build?
Start building with this modern web development stack and see the difference in development speed and application performance.