Choosing the wrong technology early can cost months of rework. Here's a practical framework for UAE startups selecting their initial tech stack.
For UAE startups, the tech stack decision is one of the most consequential early choices. The wrong framework or infrastructure can lead to performance bottlenecks, hiring difficulties, and expensive migrations within the first year.
We recommend starting with a proven, well-supported stack. For web applications, React or Next.js paired with Node.js provides fast iteration speed, a large talent pool, and excellent performance. For mobile, React Native allows you to ship on both iOS and Android from a single codebase.
Cloud infrastructure should be chosen based on your specific needs. AWS offers the broadest service catalog, Azure integrates best with Microsoft-centric enterprises, and Google Cloud excels at data and AI workloads. For most UAE startups, AWS or Azure provides the best combination of regional availability and enterprise credibility.
Don't over-engineer early. Start with a monolithic architecture, use managed services to reduce operational overhead, and only introduce microservices when your scale genuinely demands it. Bayden helps startups make these decisions with clarity — building foundations that scale without premature complexity.
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