Struggling with Technology Choices: Navigating Your Development Stack for SaaS Projects
Many developers face a common challenge: repeatedly switching between different tech stacks in search of the perfect fit. If you’ve found yourself in this cycle, you’re not alone.
Recently, I’ve been working with a mix of Angular and Java (Spring), combined with Amazon Cognito for authentication. These tools are familiar and reliable, but I often find that they come with a hefty amount of boilerplate code, which can slow down progress and make development feel more cumbersome than necessary.
Seeking alternatives, I experimented with building a project using SolidJS alongside Django, integrated with SuperTokens. While this approach allowed me to rapidly develop components and seemed promising in terms of flexibility, it also introduced a sense of unpredictability. The additional freedom felt overwhelming at times, raising concerns about maintainability and potential pitfalls.
After this exploration, I decided to revert to my initial stack—Angular, Java, and Amazon Cognito—for its stability and familiarity. My goal is to develop a SaaS product efficiently, but I often find myself frustrated by the pace of progress. Watching others launch SaaS solutions in less than a month further amplifies my impatience.
Another aspect that contributes to this frustration is the frequent updates in these technologies. Angular releases major versions quite often, and Amazon Cognito’s updates can be rapid and unpredictable. Such continual changes can disrupt workflows and add to the challenge of maintaining a consistent development process.
Ultimately, I crave a straightforward authentication process that’s easy to manage and doesn’t require constant adjustments. Perhaps sticking with a single, stable version of Angular or finding a more consistent stack might be the way forward. I still appreciate Java’s robustness, so balancing familiarity with simplicity seems like the best course.
If you’re navigating similar crossroads, know that these feelings are normal. Finding the right stack often involves trial, error, and patience. Keep experimenting, and remember that stability and ease of use are key to sustained progress in SaaS development.
