What technology stack should I use?

The right technology stack depends on your project requirements, not trends.

For most small business web applications, a modern JavaScript stack (React or Next.js for the frontend, Node.js for the backend, PostgreSQL for the database) offers excellent performance, large developer availability, and long-term maintainability. WordPress is ideal for content-heavy sites. For mobile apps, React Native or Flutter enable cross-platform development. For data-intensive applications, Python with Django is excellent. Don't let a developer choose obscure technologies - pick proven, well-supported tools with large communities. The best stack is one that your current and future developers can easily work with.