How To Choose A Tech Stack

3 questions that technical leaders often overlook during this process

Choosing your tech stack for new projects can range in difficulty depending on how many variables you have to consider. It can also vary depending on what kind of company you’re in. Are you an agency that specializes in marketing sites? You probably already have a favorite PHP framework that you can leverage. Are you a start-up company that is building a revolutionary product from the ground up? You have the freedom and flexibility to try new experimental technologies that can give you an edge in the market. Are you at a massive enterprise company with several thousand employees around the globe? Your technology choices will probably be determined by existing skills and timelines. No matter which situation you find yourself in, I strongly recommend that you think about the people who will actually build it. Focusing on the actual delivery team will keep you rooted in reality. They’re not just bullet points on a slide deck for the executive team, they’re real humans with their own wants and needs. Let’s take a look at some counterintuitive thought exercises to help you make the right decisions.

1. What Does My Team Already Know?

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. If your team is already well-versed in React and…