Hey Dev.to community! 👋 Matt here, CTO and co-founder of Fingertip.com. I'm excited to share our tech journey in building a platform that helps freelancers and creators manage their entire business online.
The Problem We're Solving
Running an online business often means juggling multiple tools - website builders, booking systems, payment processors, and more. We wanted to create a unified platform that handles everything seamlessly, without requiring technical expertise from our users.
Our Tech Stack
Frontend
- Next.js - Using the App Router for optimal client/server architecture
- Tailwind CSS - For rapid styling and consistent design system
- shadcn/ui - Beautiful, accessible components that we've customized for our needs
- TypeScript - For type safety across our entire codebase
Backend & Infrastructure
- Supabase - Handling our database (PostgreSQL) and auth needs with real-time capabilities
- Node.js - Running our business logic on edge functions
- Connect RPC - For type-safe API communication between services
- Resend - Managing all our transactional emails with outstanding delivery rates
Key Features We've Built
AI-Powered Website Builder
- Instant website generation based on user inputs
- Mobile-first responsive design
- Custom domain integration
Business Tools
- Booking system with real-time availability
- Professional invoicing with payment tracking
- Digital product sales platform
- Custom form builder
Technical Challenges & Solutions
One of our biggest challenges was building a system that's both powerful and user-friendly. We achieved this through:
- Implementing robust caching strategies for lightning-fast page loads
- Using edge functions for globally distributed computing
- Creating type-safe APIs across our entire stack
- Building a flexible templating system for customization
Open Source Dependencies
We're standing on the shoulders of giants and are grateful for the amazing open-source tools that made this possible. We're actively looking at ways to contribute back to the community.
Let's Connect!
I'd love to hear your thoughts and questions about our tech stack or feature set. Drop your comments below or check out Fingertip.com to see it in action.
Are you building something similar? What challenges have you faced with your tech stack? Let's discuss!
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