Tech Stack Decisions for a SaaS Product Built from Scratch

To build a SaaS product from scratch, the first step is to select the right technology stack. The technology stack you choose will depend on your product requirements, scalability needs, budget and team background. For example, you may choose a language like Python or JavaScript for backend development and use a framework like Django or Node.js for faster development. You may also choose to use cloud infrastructure like AWS or Azure for scalability and security. In this post, you may find some useful points to consider while making decisions on your tech stack.

Every SaaS product needs a platform consisting of following parts which are Authorization/Identity Management, Payment Management, Database, Cache, Storage, Messaging, Applications/Services, Bizops Integration etc. The choices you make regarding these components are critical to quickly developing the product. Choosing a fully-managed service means you are completely dependent on the service cost and performance. One critical consideration is the level of customization you require. While fully-managed services are convenient and easy to set up, they may limit your ability to customize certain aspects of your product. On the other hand, building everything from scratch can be time-consuming and expensive, and may not be necessary for all parts of your product. Starting with a semi-managed service means you need to handle some service management tasks, extra integrations and also budget as well but you reduce the cost of switching another vendor whenever you need. Building any service from ground up is not an option if you are trying to find product-market fit as much as it can. And also, it’s essential to keep in mind that the technology stack you choose is not set in stone. As your product evolves and grows, you may need to make changes to your tech stack to accommodate new features, increased traffic, or changing customer needs. Having a flexible architecture and the ability to easily swap out components of your tech stack can help ensure that your product can continue to evolve and meet the needs of your customers. So finding the right balance between customization and convenience is crucial to building a successful SaaS product. By making thoughtful decisions about your tech stack, you can lay the foundation for a successful SaaS product that can evolve and adapt over time.

Thanks for reading! I hope these points will be helpful to someone who is building a platform from scratch

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