How we build custom
Every project starts with a discovery sprint: user journeys, data model, integrations map, non-functional requirements (performance, accessibility, compliance, scale) and a clear MVP scope. We slice ruthlessly to get something real in front of users fast, then iterate.
Architecture choices are pragmatic. Next.js for SSR/SSG marketing-plus-app. Remix or vanilla React + Vite where lighter is better. Node + Postgres for most backends; Supabase where it removes plumbing without losing flexibility. Auth via Clerk, Auth0, Supabase Auth or a custom flow depending on requirements. We don't chase frameworks; we pick what fits.
Engineering discipline is non-negotiable. TypeScript everywhere, sensible test coverage on critical paths, CI/CD with preview environments, observability via Sentry/Logflare, performance budgets and accessibility checks in the pipeline.