Every technology team needs a clear position on which tools to use. Here's what we've standardized on at Ethersofts based on real project experience — not conference hype.
Adopt (battle-tested, we default to these): Next.js for web, React Native for mobile, TypeScript everywhere, PostgreSQL for relational data, Redis for caching, Docker for containers, GitHub Actions for CI/CD, Tailwind CSS for styling, Vercel/AWS for hosting.
Trial (using on select projects, showing promise): Bun as Node.js alternative, Drizzle ORM, tRPC for full-stack TypeScript, Turborepo for monorepos, Hono for edge-first APIs, Anthropic Claude for AI integration, Solana for high-throughput blockchain.
Assess (watching closely, not yet recommending): Deno 2.0 for production, HTMX for interactive UIs, Effect-TS for functional TypeScript, Move language for blockchain, WebGPU for browser-based ML.
Hold (avoid unless specific need): Angular for new projects, PHP for new backends, jQuery, MongoDB for relational data, Heroku (pricing no longer competitive), Create React App (deprecated).