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

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

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

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

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:

1. Developer Experience - Modern tooling with great DX
2. Type Safety - TypeScript throughout the stack
3. Performance - Optimized for speed and scalability
4. Flexibility - Deploy to multiple platforms
5. Maintainability - Clean, well-structured code
6. Security - Built-in security best practices
7. 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.