Comprehensive guide for choosing the right architecture and technology stack for any project type. A decision matrix and technical reference for developers starting new projects.
Maintainer & Ownership This project is maintained by Vibe Build Lab LLC, a studio focused on AI-assisted product development, micro-SaaS, and "vibe coding" workflows for solo founders and small teams. Learn more at https://www.vibebuildlab.com.
- Decision Matrix - Quick-reference table matching project types to recommended stacks
- Complexity Levels - 5-tier system from static sites to enterprise-grade applications
- Quality Automation - One-command setup for ESLint, Prettier, Husky, GitHub Actions
- Smart Test Strategy - Intelligent risk-based validation built into every template
- Production Templates - Battle-tested starters for SaaS, APIs, and mobile apps
- Security First - Built-in vulnerability scanning and best practices
- Developers starting new projects who need architecture guidance
- Technical leads evaluating technology stacks for team projects
- Bootcamp graduates learning production-ready patterns
- Solo founders who want to make the right tech decisions from day one
| Project Type | Complexity | Recommended Stack | Time to MVP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio / About Me | Level 1 | HTML5 + CSS3 + Vanilla JS | 1-2 days |
| Landing Page | Level 1 | Next.js + Tailwind | 2-3 days |
| Blog / Documentation | Level 2 | Next.js + MDX or Astro | 1 week |
| SaaS MVP | Level 3 | Next.js + Supabase + Stripe | 2-4 weeks |
| E-commerce | Level 3 | Next.js + Shopify/Stripe + DB | 3-6 weeks |
| Enterprise SaaS | Level 4 | Microservices + K8s + Multiple DBs | 3-6 months |
This is a free lead magnet / educational resource.
- All templates and guides are MIT licensed
- No payment required
- Contributions welcome
- React/Next.js - Most versatile, great ecosystem
- Vue/Nuxt.js - Gentle learning curve, great DX
- Svelte/SvelteKit - Smallest bundle size, fast performance
- Astro - Content-focused sites, multi-framework support
- Serverless Functions - Vercel, Netlify (Levels 1-2)
- Node.js - Express, Fastify, Nest.js (Levels 2-3)
- Python - FastAPI, Django (Levels 3-4)
- Go - Gin, Fiber (Levels 3-5)
- Level 1-2: LocalStorage, Supabase
- Level 3: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, PlanetScale
- Level 4: Multiple databases, Redis, search engines
- Identify your project type - What are you building?
- Determine complexity level - How complex is your use case?
- Check the technology matrix - What technologies fit your needs?
- Follow the detailed guide - Get step-by-step instructions
- Use templates - Start with proven patterns
# One command adds comprehensive quality tools
npx create-qa-architect@latest
npm install && npm run prepareWhat you get:
- ESLint + Security Rules
- Prettier Formatting
- Security Scanning
- Pre-commit Hooks
- GitHub Actions CI/CD
- Smart Test Strategy
- Use Case: Landing pages, portfolios, documentation
- Architecture: Static files, minimal JavaScript
- Hosting: Vercel, Netlify, GitHub Pages
- Use Case: Interactive websites, simple web apps
- Architecture: Frontend framework + API calls
- Hosting: Vercel, Netlify + serverless functions
- Use Case: SaaS products, e-commerce, dashboards
- Architecture: Frontend + Backend + Database + Auth
- Hosting: Vercel/Railway + managed database
- Use Case: High-traffic applications, complex business logic
- Architecture: Microservices, load balancers, caching
- Hosting: Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Use Case: Mission-critical systems, complex integrations
- Architecture: Distributed systems, service mesh, monitoring
- Hosting: Multi-cloud, Kubernetes clusters
- Static Sites & Portfolios
- SaaS Applications
- APIs & Microservices
- Mobile Applications
- E-commerce Platforms
- Complexity Levels Explained
- Technology Decision Matrix
- Architecture Patterns
- Security Considerations
- Quality Automation Setup
- Decision matrix and complexity levels
- Quality automation integration
- Smart test strategy
- Template smoke tests
- AI-assisted stack recommendation
- Interactive web-based decision wizard
- Additional language templates (Python, Go)
We welcome contributions! Please see CONTRIBUTING.md for details.
- Report bugs via GitHub Issues
- Suggest features via GitHub Issues
- Improve documentation via Pull Requests
This project is MIT licensed. See LICENSE for full details.
Need help? See SUPPORT.md for:
- Documentation links
- Community resources
- Commercial support options
- Security vulnerability reporting
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