| Frontend | React with Next.js and TypeScript | A very large hiring pool, and types catch mistakes that people and AI both make | Astro for sites that are mostly content |
| Styling | Tailwind CSS | Consistent design that is quick to change | Your existing design system |
| Server code | Node.js or Python | Node.js shares a language with the frontend; Python suits data and AI work | Whatever your team already runs |
| Database | PostgreSQL, often through Supabase | A proven relational database that keeps your data portable | Firebase if your team already depends on it |
| Hosting | Vercel, Cloudflare or AWS | Chosen by traffic, region and budget | Your own cloud account and rules |