Developer Resources & Tools
Curated collection of essential tools, libraries, and resources we recommend for modern web development
Frameworks & Libraries
Next.js
FrameworkReact framework for production. Full-stack applications with built-in routing, API routes, and deployment.
React
LibraryJavaScript library for building user interfaces with components. The industry standard for web apps.
TypeScript
LanguageTyped superset of JavaScript. Catch bugs at compile time and improve code quality.
Tailwind CSS
CSSUtility-first CSS framework for rapidly building custom designs. Used throughout our site.
Node.js
RuntimeJavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 engine. Build scalable network applications.
Express.js
FrameworkFast, unopinionated web framework for Node.js. Perfect for building REST APIs.
Databases & ORMs
Prisma
ORMNext-generation ORM with type safety. Intuitive schema, automated migrations, and type generation.
MongoDB
DatabaseDocument-oriented NoSQL database. Flexible schema and great for rapid development.
PostgreSQL
DatabasePowerful, open-source relational database. Highly reliable and feature-rich.
Mongoose
ORMMongoDB object modeling for Node.js. Provides schema validation and type safety.
Drizzle ORM
ORMTypeScript ORM with zero runtime overhead. SQL-first approach with full type safety.
Redis
DatabaseIn-memory data structure store. Perfect for caching and real-time applications.
Authentication & Security
NextAuth.js
AuthenticationAuthentication solution for Next.js. OAuth, credentials, and more with zero configuration.
Auth0
AuthenticationUniversal authentication platform. Enterprise-grade security with easy integration.
Supabase
BackendOpen-source Firebase alternative. Built on PostgreSQL with built-in authentication.
Clerk
AuthenticationUser management platform. Beautiful authentication UI with zero configuration.
Development Tools & Services
Vercel
DeploymentDeployment platform optimized for Next.js. Zero-config deployments with automatic optimizations.
GitHub
Version ControlVersion control and collaboration platform. Essential for modern development workflows.
VS Code
EditorLightweight, powerful code editor. The industry standard for web development.
Postman
TestingAPI testing tool. Design, develop, test, and document APIs efficiently.
Docker
DevOpsContainerization platform. Package applications with all dependencies for consistent deployment.
Webpack
Build ToolModule bundler for JavaScript. Bundles modules for use in browsers.
Testing Frameworks
Jest
TestingZero-configuration JavaScript testing framework. Fast, reliable testing with great DX.
Vitest
TestingUnit testing framework powered by Vite. Blazingly fast with native ESM support.
React Testing Library
TestingTesting utilities for React components. Test your components like a user would.
Playwright
E2E TestingEnd-to-end testing framework. Test web apps across all browsers with one API.
Learning Platforms
MDN Web Docs
DocumentationComprehensive documentation for web standards. The go-to resource for developers.
Dev.to
CommunityCommunity for developers. Share knowledge, ask questions, and stay updated.
Hashnode
CommunityDeveloper blog platform. Write technical content and grow your audience.
Stack Overflow
CommunityQ&A platform for programmers. Find answers and help others solve problems.
CSS-Tricks
LearningDaily articles on CSS, HTML, JavaScript, and web design.
FreeCodeCamp
LearningFree online learning platform for coding and web development.
Performance & Monitoring
Google PageSpeed Insights
PerformanceAnalyze performance and get actionable recommendations. Free tool from Google.
Lighthouse
AuditingOpen-source tool for auditing page quality. Built into Chrome DevTools.
WebPageTest
PerformanceDetailed performance analysis and monitoring. Free waterfall charts and recommendations.
Sentry
MonitoringError tracking and performance monitoring. Real-time insights into application health.