Picking a Fullstack Stack, Is Next.js Too Complex? Services vs Self-Hosted + More

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In this potluck episode, Wes and Scott answer your questions about modern full-stack stacks, Node.js backend options, managing database indexes, developer burnout, handling toxic bosses, and more! 🔥 Be the ~14,700th person to join our super tasty newsletter https://bit.ly/syntax_snackpack (00:00) - Welcome to Syntax! (02:36) - What’s your go-to Node.js backend in 2025? (06:18) - Do you proactively manage database indexes—or fix them only when they become a problem? (09:40) - Brought to you by Sentry.io (12:14) - After planning a new project, what’s your real-world dev workflow? (18:19) - What to do when you’re feeling burned out as a developer (23:34) - Picking the right tech stack for your partner’s website (28:18) - How do you deal with a toxic boss? (33:10) - The ideal tech stack for launching a SaaS MVP (39:46) - Is GraphQL still worth it vs REST or RPC? (44:26) - Is Vercel steering modern web dev in the wrong direction? (51:20) - What’s up with TanStack Forms? (59:35) - Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs All links available at https://syntax.fm/940 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hit us up on Socials! Syntax: https://x.com/syntaxfm Scott: https://x.com/stolinski Wes: https://x.com/wesbos CJ: https://x.com/CodingGarden Randy: https://www.youtube.com/@randyrektor http://www.syntax.fm Brought to you by Sentry.io #webdevelopment #webdeveloper #javascript #syntax #syntaxfm #webdev