Understanding the Frustration with Technology Stack Changes in SaaS Development
In the fast-paced world of software development, selecting the right technology stack can be both crucial and challenging. Many developers, including myself, often find themselves caught in a cycle of switching and experimenting with different frameworks and tools — hoping to find the perfect fit for their projects.
Currently, I’ve been working with Angular paired with Java (Spring Framework), utilizing Amazon Cognito for authentication. While these technologies feel familiar and reliable, I often find the development process to be bogged down by boilerplate code, making progress feel slow and tedious. It seems like getting a basic feature up and running requires an inordinate amount of time.
Recently, I experimented with building a project using SolidJS and Django, integrating SuperTokens for authentication. Although the component-based architecture of SolidJS allowed for rapid UI development, the unfamiliarity of the stack and the increased complexity of managing multiple technologies made me uncomfortable. I appreciated the flexibility but worried about maintainability and potential pitfalls.
Ultimately, I returned to my initial setup—Angular with Java, leveraging Amazon Cognito for user authentication. My goal remains to develop a SaaS product, but I can’t help feeling that progress is slower than I’d like. I see peers launching their SaaS solutions in under a month, and it’s frustrating to spend months on what feels like incremental progress.
Another challenge I face is the rapid evolution of certain technologies. Angular frequently releases major updates, which require time to adapt to, and Amazon Cognito also seems to be changing quite often. This constant flux makes it difficult to settle into a stable development rhythm.
What I truly desire is a straightforward, manageable authentication flow that doesn’t require constant adjustments. Perhaps sticking with a stable version of Angular or choosing a different, more consistent stack could be beneficial. Despite these frustrations, I still appreciate working with Java and its ecosystem.
Does anyone else experience this tug-of-war between experimentation and sticking with what works? Any advice on how to streamline development, especially if your goal is to launch SaaS products faster? Sharing your insights would be greatly appreciated!
