Struggling with Technology Choices: Finding Stability in SaaS Development
Navigating the world of software development can often feel overwhelming, especially when faced with the challenge of selecting the right technology stack for your SaaS project. If you’ve been cycling through different frameworks and tools, you’re not alone—many developers experience similar frustrations.
Recently, I’ve been working with Angular and Java (Spring Boot), integrating Amazon Cognito for authentication. While these technologies are familiar and comfortable, I often find that they come with a significant amount of boilerplate code, making the development process feel slower than I’d like. It seems like progress takes ages, especially when compared to the rapid deployment cycles of others in the SaaS space.
Curious about exploring alternatives, I experimented with SolidJS and Django paired with SuperTokens for authentication. The experience was initially invigorating—building components was swift, and the flexibility was appealing. However, with that freedom came a sense of unpredictability, making me concerned about maintainability and stability over the long term.
After some reflection, I decided to revert to my original stack—Angular, Java, and Amazon Cognito—hoping to regain my rhythm. My main goal is to launch my SaaS product efficiently, but I can’t help feeling that the process is dragging on unnecessarily. I’ve noticed that some developers roll out fully functional SaaS solutions in under a month, which accentuates my own pace and adds to my frustration.
Another issue is the rapid pace of updates in many of these tools. Angular regularly releases major version updates, and Amazon Cognito appears to evolve frequently, sometimes making adaptation challenging. I crave simplicity—auth flows that are straightforward to implement and easy to maintain.
At this point, I’m considering sticking with a stable version of Angular or perhaps exploring other options that might offer more consistency. I do enjoy working with Java, and I believe focusing on a well-understood stack could improve my productivity and confidence.
For fellow developers facing similar dilemmas—how do you manage the balance between adopting new technologies and maintaining stability? What strategies have you found effective in streamlining SaaS development without sacrificing quality?
