SMRTR ProgrammingMar 6, 2025Dev.to

Burn Your Web Stack: PostgreSQL Does It All

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Web development has become overly complex and expensive, with numerous frameworks and services complicating simple app ideas. PostgreSQL, a versatile database, can replace many components of a typical tech stack. It offers built-in authentication capabilities, user tracking without third-party analytics, auto-generated REST APIs, and even static file serving. While not a complete replacement for all tools, PostgreSQL's powerful features can significantly simplify and reduce costs in web development, offering an alternative to bloated, over-engineered solutions.

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