Why I Chose Boring Technology for Esy

When building Esy, I faced a choice: chase the latest tech trends, or pick tools that just work. I chose the latter, and here's why.

The Temptation of Shiny Tools

There's always a new framework or database promising to solve all your problems. But new tech comes with risk.

Why React and PostgreSQL?

• Huge communities and documentation
• Proven reliability at scale
• Easy hiring and onboarding

Frontend: React
Backend: Node.js
Database: PostgreSQL

"The best tech decisions are the ones you don't have to think about at 2am."

Lessons Learned

• Stability beats novelty
• Mature tools save time and money
• You can always experiment later