My Current Tech Stack & Why I Chose It

In the rapidly evolving landscape of web development, choosing the right tools is critical. As we step into 2026, the ecosystem has matured significantly, offering deeper integrations and better performance than ever before. Here is a breakdown of my current tech stack and the reasoning behind each choice.

The Core: Frontend Framework

Next.js 15 & React 19

Next.js remains the backbone of my projects. With version 15, the improvements in Server Components and the new caching strategies have made it indispensable. I used to struggle with waterfalls and SEO optimization in pure React apps, but Next.js solves this out of the box.

• Why I chose it:
  • Server Actions: Seamlessly handle data mutations without creating separate API routes.
  • React 19 Integration: Full support for the latest React features like the use hook and improved hydration.
  • Performance: Automatic optimization of fonts, images, and scripts.

typescript

// Example of a Server Action in Next.js 15
async function createPost(formData: FormData) {
  'use server'
  const title = formData.get('title')
  await db.posts.create({ title })
}

Styling & Animation

Tailwind CSS & Framer Motion

For styling, Tailwind CSS is a no-brainer. It keeps the codebase clean and ensures consistency. For interactions, Framer Motion brings the UI to life. I simply cannot go back to writing vanilla CSS files where understanding the cascade becomes a nightmare.

• Tailwind CSS: Utility-first approach speeds up development and ensures a cohesive design system.
• Framer Motion: Declarative animations that are easy to implement and highly performant.
• GSAP: for complex, timeline-based animations that require precise control (like the command menu on this site).

Language and Type Safety

TypeScript

I can't imagine writing JavaScript without TypeScript anymore. The type safety it provides eliminates entire classes of bugs before the code even runs. It's not just about types; it's about the confidence to refactor code without breaking things.

Backend & Database

Node.js & Appwrite

For the backend, I leverage Node.js for its non-blocking I/O and vast ecosystem. Appwrite serves as my backend-as-a-service (BaaS) solution, handling authentication, databases, and storage. It allows me to punch above my weight class as a solo developer.

• Appwrite: Open-source and self-hostable, it provides everything needed to build secure and scalable apps quickly.

Conclusion

This stack allows me to build high-quality web applications efficiently. It strikes the perfect balance between bleeding-edge features and stability. As technology continues to advance, so will this stack, but for now, this is the foundation I trust.