Understanding the Constant Shift in Technology Preferences: A Developer’s Reflection
In the ever-evolving landscape of web development, many professionals find themselves revisiting and re-evaluating their technology choices. Recently, I’ve been reflecting on my own journey through various tech stacks and the challenges that come with switching between them.
For quite some time, my workflow has centered around Angular and Java (Spring Boot), complemented by Amazon Cognito for authentication. These tools are familiar, reliable, and well-supported, although I’ve noticed that they tend to be quite verbose and sometimes slow down progress during development.
Seeking to explore new options, I experimented with building a project using SolidJS and Django, integrating SuperTokens for authentication. While I appreciated SolidJS’s component-based approach and rapid development capabilities, I found the broader framework somewhat overwhelming and lacking the structure I prefer. The newfound flexibility felt risky, and I was concerned about managing the complexity that might arise.
After this experimentation, I chose to return to my original stack—Angular and Java—with Amazon Cognito handling user authentication. Despite the initial frustration, this combination offers stability and predictability, which is crucial as I aim to develop a SaaS product.
However, I can’t help but compare my progress to others who seem to launch their SaaS solutions in under a month. It’s disheartening to see rapid development cycles that I often take much longer to achieve. Additionally, the frequent updates and changes in tools like Angular and Amazon Cognito can be taxing, making it difficult to maintain a steady workflow.
Ultimately, my goal is to implement simple, manageable authentication flows that won’t hinder my productivity. Maybe sticking with a specific Angular version and refining my approach is the best course of action. I also have a fondness for Java and want to leverage its stability.
Does anyone else experience similar dilemmas? How do you navigate the constant shifting of technologies while maintaining steady progress? Your insights would be greatly appreciated as I continue to refine my development process.
