production-minded starters for Next.js SaaS, Express APIs, Expo mobile apps, and static sites—complete with automation and ops playbooks.
Latest update highlights:
• Tests stabilized on Node 20, SaaS Prisma client generation automated.
• CI examples upgraded with npm ci, security audits, and a porting guide.
• New --smoke runner ties create-quality-automation to template smoke tests (now npm ci with local caches).
• Published Pro-tier requirements, premium automation bundle outline, marketing/ops plans, and an Expo SDK upgrade roadmap.
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project-starter-guide
🚀 Comprehensive guide for choosing the right architecture and technology stack for any project type
🚀 Project Starter Guide
Comprehensive guide for choosing the right architecture and technology stack for any project type
🎯 Quick Start
Need to start a new project? Use this decision matrix:
| Project Type | Complexity | Recommended Stack | Time to MVP |
|---|---|---|---|
| About Me / Portfolio | 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 |
🏗️ Complexity Levels
Level 1: Static & Simple
- Use Case: Landing pages, portfolios, documentation
- Architecture: Static files, minimal JavaScript
- Hosting: Vercel, Netlify, GitHub Pages
- Example: Your about-me page
Level 2: Dynamic Frontend
- Use Case: Interactive websites, simple web apps
- Architecture: Frontend framework +…
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