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Starting a new product is exciting, new ideas, new challenges, and often, the chance to build something from scratch. But before the first line of code gets written, there’s a deceptively simple question that demands an answer: Which tech stack should we use?

This isn’t just a technical decision. It’s strategic. The wrong choice can cost you months, drain your team, and force painful rewrites. The right one? It can accelerate everything.

Here’s how I think about it, especially if you’re in a leadership role trying to balance vision with execution.



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