Back-End Technologies

Phoenix (Elixir + LiveView)

• Key Points: Real-time, fault-tolerant apps on the Erlang VM; minimal front-end JavaScript.

• Why It Matters: Great for chat, dashboards, and high-concurrency scenarios.

  Node.js

• Key Points: Asynchronous JS runtime, huge ecosystem (NPM).

• Why It Matters: Ideal for fast APIs, real-time apps, and full-stack JS development.

Front-End Frameworks

React.js

• Key Points: Component-based, Virtual DOM for efficient re-renders.

• Why It Matters: Flexible, massive community, works well with various backends.

Next.js

• Key Points: SSR, static site generation, built-in routing.

• Why It Matters: Improved SEO, faster load times, straightforward deployment.

Tailwind CSS

• Key Points: Utility-first CSS framework, rapid UI development.

• Why It Matters: Quickly build consistent styles with minimal custom CSS.

  
  

  Cross-Platform

Flutter

• Key Points: Single codebase using Dart, hot reload, high performance.

• Why It Matters: Faster iteration, visually consistent across mobile/desktop/web.

• Senior Dev & PM: Plan QA (testing with Appium/Flutter test), watch for large app bundle sizes, monitor performance (Firebase, Sentry).

React Native

• Key Points: JS-based, uses native UI components.

• Why It Matters: Ideal if your team knows React; solid for iOS/Android apps.

• Senior Dev & PM: Automate deployments, track performance, possibly share logic with a React web app.

Content Management Systems

WordPress

• Key Points: PHP-based, huge plugin ecosystem, user-friendly admin.

• Why It Matters: Quick to set up for blogs, e-commerce, marketing sites.

• Senior Dev & PM: Keep plugins updated, harden security, choose managed hosting for reliability.

Joomla

• Key Points: PHP-based, stronger built-in user role management, multilingual support.

• Why It Matters: Good for community portals or complex permissions.

• Senior Dev & PM: Plan extension usage carefully, maintain updates to prevent security issues.

Databases & Utilities

MySQL

• Key Points: Relational DB, widely supported, strong for structured data.

• Why It Matters: Standard choice for traditional web stacks.

• Senior Dev & PM: Plan indexing, migrations, potential sharding or replication for scalability.

phpMyAdmin

• Key Points: Browser-based GUI for MySQL.

• Why It Matters: Easy database management without the command line.

• Senior Dev & PM: Restrict access to keep sensitive data secure.

AWS (Amazon Web Services)

• Key Points: Broad cloud services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.).

• Why It Matters: Enterprise-ready, global reach, scalable on demand.

• Senior Dev & PM: Manage costs, monitor usage (CloudWatch), consider multi-region failover.

Microsoft Azure

• Key Points: Comparable to AWS, tight Microsoft integration.

• Why It Matters: Especially good if your org relies on the .NET or Windows ecosystem.

• Senior Dev & PM: Leverage Azure DevOps, keep an eye on cost analytics, integrate Active Directory if needed.

Git (GitHub)

• Key Points: Version control, branching, pull requests.

• Why It Matters: Standard for code collaboration, integrates with CI/CD.

• Senior Dev & PM: Define clear branching policies (Git Flow, GitHub Flow), code review guidelines, continuous integration strategies.

Security & Operating Systems

Linux (Kali, Ubuntu)

• Key Points: Kali for penetration testing, Ubuntu for stable servers.

• Why It Matters: Excellent for secure, customizable environments.

• Senior Dev & PM: Schedule updates/patching, use Kali for pentests, ensure role-based access.

Windows

• Key Points: .NET ecosystem, broad enterprise adoption.

• Why It Matters: Familiar to many users, strong in Microsoft-centric shops.

• Senior Dev & PM: License considerations, integrate with existing MS tools, keep systems patched.

macOS

• Key Points: UNIX-based, popular for dev, native iOS development environment.

• Why It Matters: “It just works” for many devs, Xcode for iOS apps.

• Senior Dev & PM: Manage provisioning profiles for iOS, standardize environment for consistent builds.

Android (OS Security Emphasis)

• Key Points: Linux-based mobile OS, open for customization.

• Why It Matters: Largest mobile user base, frequent target for security research.

• Senior Dev & PM: Implement secure data storage (encrypted Shared Preferences/DB), address app vulnerabilities early.

Design & Team Workflows

Figma

• Key Points: Cloud-based UI/UX with real-time collaboration.

• Why It Matters: Quick prototyping, shared design libraries, easy developer handoff.

• Senior Dev & PM: Ensure consistent design tokens, gather feedback early, maintain version history of design files.

Git & Branching Methodologies

• Key Points: Structured collaboration via feature branches, merges, tags.

• Why It Matters: Keeps code stable and organized, reduces conflicts.

• Senior Dev & PM: Define a branching policy (Git Flow or GitHub Flow), enforce code reviews, maintain release cadence.

GitHub Pull Requests & Reviews

• Key Points: Built-in review system, CI hooks, transparent collaboration.

• Why It Matters: Ensures code quality, fosters team communication, tracks changes.

• Senior Dev & PM: Combine with Agile tools (Jira, Trello, etc.), encourage thorough code reviews, integrate automated tests.

Final Tips

• Balancing Act: Choose stacks based on project needs, team expertise, and long-term maintenance.

• Security & Scalability: Keep an eye on DevOps, secure coding practices, and cost management.

• Collaboration: Leverage agile/scrum tools, set up clear workflows, and maintain open communication channels.