Tools I work with every day. Each one is described in plain words, with what it is and when it's worth choosing it.
A modern foundation for fast, search-engine-friendly websites and applications.
When to choose: When speed, visibility on Google and the option to expand the website later into a store or system matter.
The most widely used library for building interactive interfaces.
When to choose: When the interface is complex: dashboards, configurators, self-service.
Typed JavaScript. It catches some errors before launch, and the code is easier to maintain.
When to choose: Always. It is the quality foundation, and you don't pay extra for it.
An open-source e-commerce platform with no monthly licences or app fees.
When to choose: When you need custom logic: several regions, specific delivery, integrations.
A proven e-commerce platform with a large app ecosystem.
When to choose: When the priority is to launch quickly with standard processes.
A content management system (CMS) where you change texts and photos yourself.
When to choose: When the team wants to manage content without developer help.
A visual website platform with a convenient editor and hosting.
When to choose: When the marketing team wants to change a lot themselves and the features are standard.
Analytics that shows the steps where visitors drop off, and lets you watch their sessions. Data can be kept in the EU.
When to choose: When you want to see where visitors stop and what is worth fixing.
Large language model APIs, integrated into your processes and systems.
When to choose: When there is a clear, repetitive task with a measurable benefit.
The most common question when building an online store. The answer depends on how standard your processes are.
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