The Ever-Evolving Tech Stack: What I’ve Built, Broken & Learned

One thing’s for sure: tech stacks evolve. But in the whirlwind of new tools, frameworks, and architectural patterns, a few things should always remain constant: clarity, structure, and sanity.

Over the years, I’ve experimented with stacks that tested my patience (nested callbacks, anyone?) and others that felt like pure poetry. Some tools just click. Others? Let’s just say they taught me valuable lessons.

This post isn’t about what’s trending. It’s about what works. Here’s a breakdown of the tools and technologies I’ve used, tested, or quietly admired from the frontend to the backend and beyond, grouped by purpose, not popularity.

🖥️ Frontend Fundamentals

A good frontend should be clean, interactive, and maintainable. These are my go-to tools:

• Core Stack: ReactJS, TypeScript, Next.js

• Styling & UI: TailwindCSS, Material UI, Bootstrap, Styled-Components

• State Management: Redux Toolkit, Recoil, Zustand

• Routing & Animations: React Router, Framer Motion, i18next

• Data Visualization: Chart.js, Recharts, D3.js

• Build Tools: Vite and Webpack (because performance = peace)

🧠 Backend Backbone

A strong backend is the backbone of any serious application. Here’s what I rely on:

• Frameworks: Node.js + Express, Python + Flask (currently diving into AI and document processing)

• Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB

• Caching & Search: Redis (for caching), Elasticsearch (for fast & flexible search)

• API Architecture: REST & GraphQL

• Security: JWT, OAuth, secure cookie sessions, rate limiting

• Real-Time Features: Socket.io (real-time sparks are magic)

🛠️ DevOps & Infrastructure

Smooth deployments save lives (and sleep). Here’s my infrastructure toolkit:

• Cloud & Services: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, Textract)

• Orchestration: PM2, Docker

• Automation & Reverse Proxy: GitHub Actions, Nginx

• CI/CD: Pipelines that don’t break at 2AM

✨ Developer Essentials I Can’t Live Without

Some features aren’t flashy, but they make all the difference:

• Dark/light theme toggle (users do notice)

• OTP login (mobile and email fallback)

• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC that’s actually readable)

• Modular folder structures that scale

• PDF/Excel parsing & barcode generation (real-world features matter too)

💭 Final Thoughts: Clarity > Complexity

I don’t know everything, but I’ve broken, debugged, and rebuilt enough to know what actually matters. If you’re building your own stack, prioritize clarity, aim for maintainability, and always keep the end user in mind.

Whether you’re debating Redux vs. Zustand, wondering about CI/CD setups, or just want to nerd out over folder naming conventions, I’m always up for a good tech chat.

Let’s build things that last and maybe even enjoy the process while we’re at it.

"Tech stacks come and go, but code that’s clear, maintainable, and built with empathy never goes out of style." 

THAT "ABILITY" WE ALL LOSE OVER TIME, WHICH IS MUST FOR EVERY HUMAN BEING.

 IN TODAY'S WORLD THERE IS TWO KIND OF PEOPLE.

THAT "ABILITY" WE ALL LOSE OVER TIME, IS A MUST FOR EVERY HUMAN BEING.

    GENRE FIRST:- THOSE WHO ONLY KNOWS JUST WAKING UP IN THE MORNINGS GET IN THE SHOWER RIGHT AWAY AND RUSH TOWARDS THEIR OFFICES, CLASSES AND FOR OTHER WORK, FOR LIFE IS JUST ABOUT MAKING ENOUGH MONEY, SO THAT, THEY KEEP SOME WITH THEM WHEN THEY STEP INTO THE HEAVEN AND SO LAZY EVEN IF THEY WANNA DO SOMETHING THEY WOULD BE DENIED THAT ALSO, THE THINGS WHICH MAKES THEM WHAT THEY REALLY ARE, LIKE:- ALWAYS LEARNING, FITNESS, GOOD TO OTHERS AND MANY MORE REPLACED WITH:- ARROGANCE, AND "MUJHE SAB PATA HAI"( I KNOW EVERYTHING), THIS KIND OF ATTITUDE STOPS US FROM BECOMING AN BETTER PERSON AND ALWAYS WORKS AS BARRIERS THAT HOLD A EAGLE TO FLY HIGH WITH THOSE BRIGHT WINGS.

   THE SECOND KIND:- ALWAYS OPTIMISTIC ABOUT WHAT THEY ARE DOING AND HOW TO DO IT IN THE BEST WAY POSSIBLE, THE LIFETIME LEARNERS, ARE THOSE WHO KNOW WHEN TO LISTEN AND WHEN TO REAP OUT WORTHLESS OPINIONS AND STAND FOR THEMSELVES, THEY KNOW THE VALUE OF THINGS WHICH ARE REALLY SMALL FOR OTHER PEOPLE, LIFE LIKE FOR THEM, AFTER ALL, EVERY SMALL DROP MAKES IT A FULL RAIN, NEVER NEGLECT KIND OF ATTITUDE MAKES THEM BETTER THEN YESTERDAY, THEY STAND FOR THEMSELVES AND NOT AFRAID IF ANYONE WITH THEM OR NOT, AFTER ALL, THEY KNOW HOW TO MAKE LIVING, THEY ARE CREATORS.

   SO, IN CONCLUSION, STAY BRIGHT SIDE OF YOUR LIFE NO MATTER WHAT IT BRINGS YOU, " YOU ARE WORTH AS GOLD, HOW YOU TAKE IT AND MAKE IT IS ALL YOUR CHOICE".

            "I AM ON THE  BOAT, I AM HOME"  BY APOORV VERMA

10 USEFUL THINGS THAT ARE IMPORTANT FOR EVERYONE

• Wake up early - still, many people find it difficult to wake up in the morning but, is it really that hard? no. The only need is to just go to bed early to rise early that is the only mantra can change our overall system; thinking process, feelings, and focus. 

 

•      Eating healthy - in our Indian kitchen every day many good foods containing a good amount of nutrition have been ruined by overcooking and by adding those spices, no objection that is always tastier than anything else but, that is not enough it just helps us to feel full but not gives essentials like vitamins, minerals, a healthy carbohydrate that supports healthy life, so, the need is to have our food little differently not as usual and add some raw food, whole grain, which is less spicy and sweeter, and more fruits and vegetables(green leafy veggies, potato) and various others. 

•  Taking things lightly - many times we all neglect some of the very important things, like; any work you thought to do but, evade that for so long among all other hectic doing, need is just to sit back relax and have a quality conversation with yourself. 

 

•  Don't listen to people's worthless opinions - two types of people we all face, one who gives right opinions and other just give opinions just to sake greatness, always listen to yours and do what you want, except all bad. 

• Self-talk - do self-talk not just to figure out others flaws but yours', I am not going too long with this you have to do it on your own.

 

• No matter what happens, stick to your routine - doesn't matter whatever happens with you its the part of life but, by affecting by this, you ruined all the focus that you have got, so in that situations keep quiet and do work.

 

• Observe people - observing people not only gets you an idea about what kind of person that is but, also gives you a chance to learn about their good traits.

 

• Never stick to a thing - a person who only possesses one color doesn't know how beautiful the rainbow is e.g - interacting with a person who is the only friend of yours, you do not like to talk to someone other than him, in that case, you'll never know how good or bad others are in this world, the valuable experience that you have missed, and loses the chance to meet more fun, and amazing people from those you can learn many things, but in this case you are like a tiger or tigress in Zoo, who only knows the area within his cage and never get any chance to understand, explore his true potential. So, try every color.

 

• Get away from toxic people - they are not just talking negative, also try or use every single lie to change a person's opinion or traits, this time needs to be more aware, and more you.

 

• discover your real potential - no matter what life brings you through, don't forget to be yourself and believe within you.