Unit 4: Bringing Your MVP to Life
Introduction: The Tech Stack
Before you start coding, you need to finalize your **technical requirements**. This is like choosing the tools you will use to build your product. These tools, collectively, are called your **tech stack**. Making the right choices here can save you a lot of time and effort later on.
In this lesson, you will learn about the different layers of a tech stack and choose the technologies for your own project.
Part 1: Key Technical Layers
Most modern web applications have three main parts:
Front-End
The **front-end** is the part of the app that the user sees and interacts with. It’s built with languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Frameworks like React can make this easier.
Back-End
The **back-end** is the “brain” of the application. It handles all the logic, like processing user logins, storing data, and making calculations. It’s built using languages like Python or Node.js.
Database
The **database** is where all your app’s information is stored. This can be user accounts, product details, or anything else. A database is a crucial part of any application that needs to remember things.
Interactive Activity: Build Your Tech Stack
Click on one option from each category below to build your project’s tech stack. Read the descriptions to understand the benefits of each choice.
1. Front-End Technology
The fundamentals. Good for beginners and simple projects.
A popular framework for building complex, fast user interfaces.
2. Back-End Technology
Uses JavaScript on the server. Great for real-time apps.
Powerful and easy to read. Excellent for data and machine learning.
3. Database Technology
A NoSQL database that’s easy to set up and use. Perfect for simple data storage.
A traditional, powerful database for complex, structured data.
Your selected tech stack will appear here…
Your Mission
You now have a clear understanding of the components of your tech stack. With these technical decisions made, you’re ready to start writing code and bringing your MVP to life. In the next lesson, we will begin coding your project!
