What does tech stack mean?
A tech stack is a set of technologies that are put together to build an application or module. The technologies include:
- Software tools
- Programming languages
- Frameworks
- Libraries
A technology stack includes front layers and back layers. Humans directly interact with the front layers (client-side) the user can see or engage with these layers, whereas the back layers (server-side) are not directly interacted with by humans, they are the inner workings of the site that the user cannot see.
What is a full-stack developer?
As you might expect, full-stack developers work with both front and backend technologies. Whereas frontend developers, develop software that interfaces with people and backend developers develop software that doesn’t directly interface with people.
What is an example of a tech stack?
A tech stack normally has three main components or sections:
- The presentation layer (front end)
- The application layer (back end)
- The data layer (back end)
The presentation layer enables developers to create visually attractive and interactive webpages. This often includes technologies like HTML, CSS or JavaScript.
The application layer is responsible for core logic and functionality. It is made up of programming languages, frameworks and libraries which drive server-side operations. This often includes technologies such as Python, Java and Node.js as well as frameworks like Django, Spring and Laravel.
The data layer manages data storage and management of data. This often involves databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL and Oracle and technologies like SQL and NoSQL.
Some tech stacks like LAMP, ASP.NET, MEAN, MERN or MEVN are built to work together.
What layers make up a tech stack?
The layers that make up a tech stack are:
- Operating System (OS) for example macOS, Windows and Linus
- Server-Side Programming for example Java, Python and Ruby
- Web Server for example Apache, Microsoft IIS and Oracle
- Database for example MySQL, PostgreSQL and Oracle
- Client-Side Programming for example HTML, CSS and Javascript
- Libraries/Frontend Frameworks for example React, Vue.js and Angular
- Deployment and Infrastructure for example cloud platforms, automation tools and monitoring systems.
Why do I need a tech stack?
A tech stack enables a team to build, maintain and scale a product or application. What you choose will have an impact on your customer experience, how well your tools integrate with your other systems and how scalable your offerings are.
What is AI tech stack and generative AI tech stack?
An AI tech stack is a set of tools, frameworks and technologies used to create applications with generative AI capabilities. For example, generative images or text.
What is a sales tech stack?
A sales tech stack is the set of tools and technologies that your sales team uses. They are designed to streamline, optimise and enhance your sales process.
A sales tech stack includes tools to automate tasks, this helps to reduce manual errors and save time. A sales tech stack might include some of these tools:
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Account contact management tools
- Prospecting tools
- Conversational intelligence software (CI)
- Sales content management software (CMS)
- Sales productivity tools
- Sales engagement software
- Sales forecasting software
- Scheduling tools
- Product demo tools
- Training and coaching tools
- Revenue platforms
What is an e-commerce tech stack?
An e-commerce tech stack is a collection of digital tools, software applications, and platforms that an e-commerce online store owner uses to build, manage and run their business.
What is the best tech stack for e-commerce?
MEAN and MERN stacks are common choices for e-commerce websites.
Alternatively, popular e-commerce platforms include, Shopify, WooCommerce (on WordPress), Magento, and BigCommerce. These options don’t require you to build your site from scratch.
What is a HR tech stack?
A HR tech stack is the collection of tools human resources teams use to digitally manage their people. These tools should support the HR team with business tasks like automating payroll and enhancing productivity.
HR tech stack diagram
HR tech stack tools include:
- HR information systems (HRIS)some text
- Employee database
- Payroll
- Time
- Attendance
- Talent acquisition
- HR Management Systems (HRMS)some text
- Check-ins
- 1:1s
- Performance reviews
- Employee development
- Task Management some text
- Scheduling
- Project management
- To-do lists
- Identity and access managementsome text
- Protect systems
- Single sign-on
- Authentication
- Communication tools some text
- Team collaboration
- Instant messaging
- File sharing
- Document storage
- Online meetings
- Video calling
- Screen sharing
- Training
What is an accounting tech stack?
An accounting tech stack is a collection of tools accounting teams use to digitally manage finances. These tools should support the accounting team with business tasks like bookkeeping and invoicing.
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