If you've met me—or even skimmed through my GitHub—you already know one thing: my world revolves around TypeScript. It's the language I reach for whether I'm spinning up a quick prototype, architecting a large SaaS product, or hacking together a random side project at 2 a.m.
Over the years I've refined a tech stack that helps me move fast, stay safe, and ship real products without drowning in complexity. Here's a breakdown of what I use, why I use it, and when each tool shines.
🎨 Frontend: TypeScript All the Way Down
React (Core UI Workhorse)
React remains my foundational UI library. Not because it's trendy, but because:
- the ecosystem is massive,
- the patterns are flexible,
- and honestly, hooks just feel like muscle memory now.
Next.js (Production-Ready React)
When I need a strong convention-driven environment—routing, server actions, image optimization, caching layers—Next.js is my default. Perfect for:
- SaaS dashboards
- Marketing sites
- SEO-heavy pages
- Hybrid SSR/ISR experiences
TanStack Start (The New Kid I'm Loving)
A fresh, modern take on app routing grounded in TanStack Router. Why I like it:
- File-based routing without the Next.js magic
- Progressive enhancement baked in
- Great for SPAs with sprinkles of server logic
Astro (Island-Based Performance Beast)
When perf matters more than interactivity, I reach for Astro. It's my go-to for:
- Documentation websites
- Content-heavy blogs
- Landing pages with tiny hydration footprints
⚙️ Backend: TypeScript From Edge to Cloud
I treat backend the same way I treat frontend: typed, fast, and flexible.
Elysia (The Bun-Optimized Powerhouse)
I reach for Elysia when using Bun or when I want extreme performance with a smart plugin ecosystem and great DX.
Hono (My Go-To Edge Framework)
Tiny, lightning-fast, Cloudflare-friendly. If I'm deploying to the edge, I'm using Hono.
🖥️ Runtimes: Node, Deno, Bun
Node.js
Still my default runtime for production unless I explicitly need edge or Bun optimizations.
Deno
Secure by default, incredibly modern, great for small serverless functions or scripts.
Bun
Fast as hell. Fantastic for:
- local dev
- tooling
- high-performance microservices with Elysia
🗂️ Databases & Storage Layer
I've used a lot of databases across projects and these are the ones I keep coming back to:
Convex (My Favorite Realtime DB/Backend-as-a-Service)
It handles data, queries, functions, auth glue—all in typed TypeScript. For dashboards and apps needing reactive data: unmatched.
Supabase (Firebase Alternative, But SQL)
Perfect for:
- auth + storage
- easy SQL
- real-time features
- edge functions
Neon (Serverless Postgres Done Right)
Great for multi-branch development. I love its:
- auto-suspend
- branching model
- Postgres ecosystem compatibility
PlanetScale (MySQL + Branch-Everywhere Joy)
If I need MySQL with world-class DX, branching workflows, and horizontal scale, PlanetScale is the answer.
Turso (SQLite at the Edge)
For:
- blazing-fast reads
- distributed edge workloads
- simple, low-latency apps
🛠️ SaaS Tools I Use Daily
Clerk (Authentication Done Properly)
The best developer experience for auth. Typed, flexible, and integrates beautifully with workflows.
WorkOS (Enterprise-Grade Auth & Compliance)
Whenever SSO or anything “enterprise” enters the chat, WorkOS is my easy button.
PostHog (Analytics & Feature Flags)
Self-hostable, privacy-friendly, and perfect for:
- product analytics
- feature rollouts
- session replays
Sentry (Error Monitoring & Performance)
Great crash reporting on both frontend and backend.
AWS (Big Iron Cloud Stuff)
When I need:
- S3
- Lambda
- CloudFront
- or something with long-term reliability
I still lean on AWS.
✍️ Typography Choices (Because Developers Have Taste Too)
Fonts matter. They can change the entire vibe of a product. Here's my personal rulebook:
🧾 Receipts, Terminal Displays
Departure Mono A pixel-perfect monospaced font I use whenever something needs that retro-printer aesthetic.
💻 Code & Technical UI
JetBrains Mono Clean, readable, great ligatures—my default coding font.
📰 Headers & Hero Sections
Instrument Sans or DM Sans Both have premium vibes and look amazing for feature titles or clean headers.
📄 Body Text (Docs, Product UI)
Geist or Inter Readable, neutral, and modern. These make UIs feel professional without drawing unnecessary attention to themselves.
🚀 Final Thoughts
My stack is always evolving, but one thing stays constant: I optimize for developer experience, velocity, and type-safe correctness. TypeScript ties my entire workflow together—from React components to backend functions to database queries.
If you're building in 2026 and want a stack that feels cohesive, modern, and insanely productive, I can't recommend this ecosystem enough.
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Ram
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Sun Nov 30 2025