MVP In 6 Weeks Tech Stack @ Varstatt

Most MVPs die from over-engineering. Founders pick complex tech stacks, hire multiple specialists, and burn through budgets before validating their idea.

I use React + Node.js + Firebase + GitHub for all MVP projects, with Genkit for AI features and Capacitor for mobile apps. Here's why this focused stack gets products to market faster.

Speed Beats Perfection

React enables rapid UI development with reusable components. Node.js handles server logic. Firebase provides instant backend infrastructure. GitHub manages code and deployment. Genkit powers AI features. Capacitor creates mobile apps from web code.

End-to-End Development

One developer can build your entire MVP. No coordination between frontend, backend, and DevOps teams. No conflicting timelines or finger-pointing when things break.

Built for Iteration

Firebase's real-time database means instant updates across devices. React's component structure makes feature changes fast and predictable. Genkit integrates AI capabilities without complex ML infrastructure.

Production-Ready from Day One

This isn't prototype technology. Your MVP launches on infrastructure powering billion-dollar companies.

Why These Technologies Beat Alternatives

React vs Angular/Vue: Component reusability accelerates development. Larger talent pool for future hiring. Better mobile app conversion with Capacitor.

Firebase vs AWS/custom backend: Zero server management overhead. Real-time features built-in. Automatic scaling without configuration. Authentication and file storage included.

Node.js vs Python/PHP: JavaScript across entire stack eliminates context switching. NPM ecosystem provides pre-built solutions. Faster JSON processing for APIs.

GitHub vs GitLab/Bitbucket: Superior integration with deployment tools. Better documentation and wiki features. More familiar to most developers.

Genkit vs OpenAI API directly: Simplified AI integration patterns. Local development capabilities. Better error handling for production use.

Technical Decision Rationale

Single language (JavaScript) reduces cognitive load and development time. Serverless architecture eliminates infrastructure management complexity. Real-time capabilities support modern user expectations.

Component-based development enables rapid iteration and testing. Cloud-native design provides automatic scaling and backup. Open-source technologies prevent vendor lock-in.

Handles Enterprise-Level Traffic

Firebase scales to millions of concurrent users automatically. React powers enterprise applications without performance degradation.

Performance considerations: If MVP designed for specific load requirements (1M+ users), infrastructure supports it from day one. Scaling issues within that design scope covered under warranty.

Protects Your Investment

Clean architecture enables future technology transitions. Most successful MVPs continue growing on this foundation without costly rebuilds.

Open-source stack prevents vendor dependency. Full code ownership ensures migration flexibility if needed.

Eliminates Integration Complexity

Real-time features, payments, authentication, file handling, and AI capabilities work together seamlessly. No vendor management or compatibility issues.

Standard integration costs included in MVP pricing. Complex integrations available in MVP+ package.

The Alternative Costs More

Choosing multiple technologies means:

Longer development cycles
More specialists needed
Higher maintenance costs
More points of failure

Focused stack means faster delivery and lower risk.

Pricing

Fixed 6-week MVP development with weekly installments — continue or stop after launch.

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