The Meteoric Guide to Choosing Your Tech Stack
Every founder asks the same question: what tech stack should I use? The real question is: what tech stack should I not have to think about?
Our Default Stack at Meteoric
After shipping 12+ projects across different industries, we've settled on a default stack that works for 90% of use cases: Next.js for the framework, Tailwind CSS for styling, Supabase for the backend, and Vercel for hosting.
This isn't because these are the trendiest tools. It's because they eliminate decisions. When you use the same stack repeatedly, you build muscle memory. You estimate more accurately. You ship faster.
When to Deviate
Not every project fits the default mold. If you're building a real-time application, you might need WebSockets. If you're handling large file uploads, you might need a dedicated storage solution. The key is knowing when a specialized tool actually saves time vs. when it's just complexity disguised as customization.
Our rule: if a default tool can do 80% of what you need, use the default. Optimize the 20% that actually differentiates your product.
The Anti-Framework Framework
The best tech stack is the one you never have to think about. If you're spending more time configuring your tools than building your product, you've chosen wrong. Pick boring technology that works, and focus your energy on what actually matters: your users. For deep dives on specific stack components, see our MongoDB billing schema guide, GSAP vs Framer Motion comparison, and our Supabase vs Firebase guide.
