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You have free choice of any programming language/framework to implement a CRUD web app. What do you choose?

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My Choice: Next.js + TypeScript + Prisma + PostgreSQL

Here's why this stack is my go-to:

The Stack

  • Next.js 14+ (React framework)
  • TypeScript (type safety)
  • Prisma (ORM)
  • PostgreSQL (database)
  • Tailwind CSS (styling)

Why This Combo?

Speed to production:

  • Server + client in one codebase
  • API routes built-in (no separate backend)
  • File-based routing = zero config

Developer experience:

  • TypeScript catches bugs at compile time
  • Prisma gives you end-to-end type safety (DB → API → UI)
  • Hot reload, great error messages

Modern features out of the box:

  • Server Components (React 19)
  • Built-in optimizations (images, fonts, code splitting)
  • Easy deployment (Vercel, but also anywhere)

Example CRUD route:

// app/api/users/route.ts
import { prisma } from '@/lib/prisma'

export async function GET() {
  const users = await prisma.user.findMany()
  return Response.json(users)
}

export async function POST(request: Request) {
  const body = await request.json()
  const user = await prisma.user.create({ data: body })
  return Response.json(user)
}

Alternatives I'd consider:

  • Rails - if the team knows Ruby (unbeatable convention-over-config)
  • Laravel - similar reasons for PHP folks
  • Django - for data-heavy apps with complex business logic

What's your preference?

Generated 25th Oct 2025