NEXTDEVKIT Tech Stack

For a better understanding of the codebase, let's go over the tools and libraries that NEXTDEVKIT uses and why we chose them. This modern tech stack ensures you're building with the latest and most reliable technologies.

Core Framework

Next.js 15

Next.js is one of the most popular React frameworks, providing both client and server-side rendering capabilities. We use Next.js 15 with the App Router for:

Server-side rendering (SSR) for improved SEO and performance
API routes to serve backend functionality
App Router for modern routing with layouts and nested routes
TypeScript support out of the box
Built-in optimization for images, fonts, and scripts

Next.js 15 brings significant improvements in performance and developer experience, making it the perfect foundation for building modern SaaS applications.

Database & ORM

Drizzle ORM

Drizzle ORM is a lightweight TypeScript ORM that helps you access your database in a type-safe way. We chose Drizzle for:

Type safety - Generate TypeScript types automatically from your schema
SQL-like syntax - Write queries that feel natural to SQL developers
Zero runtime overhead - Compiles to efficient SQL queries
Multiple database support - Works with PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, and more
Migration system - Easy schema migrations and version control

Drizzle ORM provides the perfect balance between type safety and performance, making database operations both secure and efficient.

Authentication

Better Auth

Better Auth is a modern authentication library that provides flexible and secure authentication solutions. We use it for:

Multiple authentication methods - Email/password, social logins, magic links
Session management - Secure session handling with customizable options
Social providers - Built-in support for Google, GitHub, Discord, and more
Type safety - Full TypeScript support with auto-generated types
Database agnostic - Works with any database through adapters
Customizable - Full control over authentication flow and user data

Better Auth offers a modern approach to authentication that's both secure and developer-friendly.

UI & Styling

Tailwind CSS

Tailwind CSS is a utility-first CSS framework that enables rapid UI development. We use it for:

Utility-first approach - Build custom designs without writing CSS
Responsive design - Mobile-first responsive utilities
Dark mode support - Built-in dark mode capabilities
Customizable - Easy theme customization through configuration
Performance - Automatic purging of unused styles

Shadcn/UI

Shadcn/UI provides beautifully designed, accessible components built on top of Radix UI. Benefits include:

Accessible by default - ARIA compliant components
Customizable - Easy to modify and extend
Copy and paste - Own your components, don't depend on a library
Consistent design - Cohesive design system
TypeScript support - Full type safety

Radix UI

Radix UI provides low-level UI primitives for building accessible components:

Accessibility first - WAI-ARIA compliant components
Unstyled - Complete control over styling
Composable - Build complex components from simple primitives
Keyboard navigation - Full keyboard support
Focus management - Proper focus handling

Payment Processing

Stripe

Stripe is our payment processing solution, providing:

Secure payment processing - PCI DSS compliant
Subscription management - Recurring billing and subscription handling
Global support - Accept payments worldwide
Webhook support - Real-time payment event notifications
Dashboard - Comprehensive payment analytics and management

Stripe remains the gold standard for payment processing, offering reliability and comprehensive features for SaaS applications.

Email & Communication

Email Templates

Built-in email system with support for:

Transactional emails - Welcome, verification, password reset
Newsletter functionality - Marketing and update emails
Template system - Reusable email components
Multi-provider support - Works with Resend, SendGrid, and more

Deployment Platforms

Multi-Platform Support

NEXTDEVKIT uniquely supports native deployment to multiple platforms:

Vercel

Zero-config deployment - Deploy with a single command
Edge runtime - Global edge network for optimal performance
Serverless functions - Automatic scaling
Preview deployments - Test changes before going live

Cloudflare Workers

Edge computing - Run code closer to users worldwide
Cloudflare D1 - Serverless SQLite database
Cloudflare R2 - Object storage compatible with S3
Cloudflare KV - Global key-value store
Cost effective - Pay only for what you use

AWS with SST

Enterprise-grade infrastructure - Scalable and compliant
AWS Lambda - Serverless compute
Amazon RDS - Managed database service
Amazon S3 - Object storage
CloudFront - Global content delivery
Infrastructure as Code - Manage infrastructure with SST

OpenNext

OpenNext enables Next.js applications to run on various platforms:

Platform agnostic - Deploy Next.js apps anywhere
Serverless optimization - Optimized for serverless environments
Edge support - Run on edge networks
Cost optimization - Reduce deployment costs

Development Tools

TypeScript

Full TypeScript support throughout the codebase:

Type safety - Catch errors at compile time
Better IDE support - Enhanced autocomplete and refactoring
Self-documenting code - Types serve as documentation
Gradual adoption - Can be adopted incrementally

Internationalization

Next-Intl

Next-Intl provides internationalization support:

Type-safe messages - Catch missing translations at compile time
Namespace support - Organize translations efficiently
Pluralization - Handle plural forms correctly
Date and number formatting - Locale-aware formatting

Content Management

Fumadocs

Fumadocs powers the documentation system:

MDX support - Write documentation with React components
Search functionality - Built-in search capabilities
Table of contents - Automatic TOC generation
Code highlighting - Syntax highlighting for code blocks
Responsive design - Mobile-friendly documentation

State Management

Zustand

Zustand provides simple state management:

Lightweight - Small bundle size
Simple API - Easy to learn and use
TypeScript support - Full type safety
No boilerplate - Minimal setup required

Storage

Multi-Provider Storage

Built-in storage abstraction supporting:

Amazon S3 - Scalable object storage
Cloudflare R2 - S3-compatible storage
Local storage - Development and testing
Unified API - Same interface across providers

Why This Stack?

This technology stack was carefully chosen to provide:

Developer Experience - Modern tooling with great DX
Type Safety - TypeScript throughout the stack
Performance - Optimized for speed and scalability
Flexibility - Deploy to multiple platforms
Maintainability - Clean, well-structured code
Security - Built-in security best practices
Accessibility - WCAG compliant components

Understanding these technologies is crucial for building a successful SaaS application with NEXTDEVKIT. Each tool was selected for its reliability, performance, and developer experience.

Getting Started

Ready to build your next SaaS application with this modern tech stack? NEXTDEVKIT provides all these technologies pre-configured and ready to use. You can focus on building your unique features while we handle the infrastructure and tooling.

Whether you're a solo developer or part of a team, this tech stack provides the foundation you need to build scalable, maintainable, and performant applications.