Chat or real-time app
A product where the screen updates as things happen: channels and direct messages, presence, typing indicators, read receipts, and message history. Real-time delivery is the core requirement.
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Recommended stack
| Section | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript |
| Frontend framework | Next.js |
| UI and styling | Tailwind CSSshadcn/ui |
| Backend | Next.js server |
| API style | tRPC |
| Database engine | PostgreSQL |
| Database provider | Supabase |
| ORM and data access | Drizzle |
| Caching | Upstash Redis |
| Authentication | Clerk |
| Authorization and roles | Role-based access control |
| Security | Input validationRate limitingCORS and CSRF protectionSecurity headers and CSPSecrets management |
| File storage | AWS S3 |
| Real-time | Supabase Realtime |
| Background jobs and cron | Inngest |
| Email and notifications | Web push notifications |
| Hosting and deployment | Vercel |
| CI/CD | GitHub Actions |
| Monitoring and analytics | SentryBetter Stack |
| Testing | VitestPlaywright |
| Extras | Accessibility (WCAG)PWA and offlineBackupsDocumentation |