Modern • Scalable • Production-Ready

Built with
Modern Technology
That Scales

Your directory is built on the same technology stack powering Netflix, Airbnb, and Uber. Production-ready from day one, designed to handle millions of visitors without breaking a sweat.

The Stack

Production-Ready Technology

Modern, battle-tested tools chosen for performance, scalability, and developer productivity

Frontend

  • Next.js 14 (App Router)
  • React 18
  • TypeScript
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Framer Motion

Backend

  • PostgreSQL 16
  • Prisma ORM
  • Next.js API Routes
  • NextAuth.js
  • Zod Validation

Infrastructure

  • Vercel (hosting)
  • Railway/Render (database)
  • Mapbox (maps)
  • Stripe (payments)
  • Resend (email)
Frontend Stack

Next.js 14 + React 18

The React framework trusted by Notion, TikTok, and thousands of production apps

Next.js 14

Why Next.js?

It's the industry-standard React framework that handles routing, rendering, data fetching, and deployment out of the box. Your pages load fast, rank well in search engines, and scale effortlessly.

Key Features:

  • Server-side rendering (SSR) for fast initial loads
  • Static generation (SSG) for SEO-optimized pages
  • App Router with React Server Components
  • Automatic code splitting (faster page loads)
  • Built-in image optimization (WebP, lazy loading)
  • API routes (serverless backend functions)

Benefits:

  • SEO-friendly (Google loves it)
  • Lightning-fast performance
  • Excellent developer experience
  • Automatic optimizations
  • Easy deployment on Vercel
  • Future-proof architecture

TypeScript

Why TypeScript?

It catches bugs before they reach production. Your code is more reliable, easier to refactor, and comes with built-in documentation. Think of it as JavaScript with guardrails.

Benefits:

  • Catch errors at compile-time, not runtime
  • Better IDE autocomplete and refactoring
  • Types serve as inline documentation
  • Easier for teams to collaborate

Tailwind CSS

Why Tailwind?

Fast development, consistent design system, and minimal CSS in production. Build beautiful, responsive interfaces without writing custom CSS.

Features:

  • Utility-first approach (rapid development)
  • Mobile-first responsive design
  • Design system tokens (colors, spacing)
  • Automatic CSS purging (tiny bundles)
  • Dark mode support

Used by: GitHub, Netflix, NASA, Shopify, OpenAI

Backend Stack

PostgreSQL + Prisma ORM

Enterprise-grade database with type-safe queries

PostgreSQL 16

Why PostgreSQL?

It's robust, reliable, and handles complex queries with ease. Banks, governments, and Fortune 500 companies trust PostgreSQL with their most critical data.

Key Features:

  • ACID compliance (data integrity)
  • Full-text search (fast practice lookups)
  • PostGIS extension (geospatial queries)
  • JSON support (flexible data structures)
  • Robust indexing (sub-second queries)
  • Automatic backups and recovery

Scalability:

  • Handles 10,000+ practices easily
  • Millions of queries per day
  • Connection pooling (efficient)
  • Read replicas for scaling
  • Proven in production for decades
  • Used by Instagram, Spotify, Apple

Prisma ORM

Why Prisma?

Type-safe database queries, automatic migrations, and excellent developer experience. No SQL injection vulnerabilities, and queries are validated at compile-time.

Benefits:

SQL injection prevention

Secure by default

Auto-generated types

Full TypeScript support

Database migrations

Easy schema updates

Prisma Studio

Visual database browser

Integrations

Best-in-Class Third-Party Services

Industry leaders for maps, payments, email, and more

Mapbox GL JS

Interactive maps with ~2,700 practice markers, clustering, and custom styling. Fast, beautiful, mobile-optimized.

Features:

  • WebGL-powered (smooth performance)
  • Custom markers and clustering
  • Mobile touch gestures
  • 50,000 map loads/month free

Stripe

World's leading payment processor for subscription billing. Handles 5-tier system, invoicing, and failed payments automatically.

Features:

  • PCI compliance built-in
  • Automatic invoice generation
  • Proration on tier changes
  • Customer billing portal

Vercel

Next.js creators' hosting platform. Global CDN, automatic SSL, preview deployments, and edge functions for low latency worldwide.

Features:

  • Edge network (global CDN)
  • Automatic HTTPS/SSL
  • Zero-config deployments
  • Preview environments

Resend

Modern email API for transactional emails. Contact forms, notifications, and marketing emails with excellent deliverability.

Features:

  • 99%+ deliverability rate
  • React email templates
  • Email analytics
  • Generous free tier
Phase 3

Twilio

SMS messaging for marketing campaigns. Send appointment reminders, promotional messages, and automated sequences.

Features:

  • Global SMS delivery
  • Two-way messaging
  • Automated campaigns
  • Analytics and tracking

Uploadthing

File uploads for practice logos, photos, and documents. Automatic image optimization and CDN delivery.

Features:

  • Automatic image optimization
  • CDN delivery
  • 2GB storage free
  • Easy integration
Built Right

Performance & Security

Fast, secure, and accessible for all users

Lightning-Fast Performance

Target: < 2 seconds page load, Lighthouse score > 90

  • Server-side rendering: Fast initial loads
  • Static generation: State pages pre-rendered
  • Image optimization: WebP, lazy loading
  • Code splitting: Load only what's needed
  • Edge caching: Content from nearest server
  • Database indexing: Sub-second queries
  • Asset compression: Gzip/Brotli

Enterprise-Grade Security

Protect user data and prevent vulnerabilities

  • HTTPS everywhere: SSL/TLS encryption
  • SQL injection prevention: Prisma queries
  • XSS protection: Content sanitization
  • CSRF tokens: Form protection
  • Rate limiting: Prevent API abuse
  • Secure headers: HSTS, X-Frame-Options
  • Input validation: Zod schema validation

WCAG 2.1 AA Accessible

Everyone can use your directory, including screen readers

  • Semantic HTML: Proper heading hierarchy
  • Keyboard navigation: All features accessible
  • ARIA labels: Screen reader descriptions
  • Color contrast: Minimum 4.5:1 ratios
  • Focus indicators: Visible focus states
  • Alt text: All images described
  • Form labels: Proper associations

SEO Optimized

Rank well on Google from day one

  • Meta tags: Optimized titles and descriptions
  • Open Graph: Beautiful social previews
  • Schema.org markup: Rich search results
  • XML sitemap: Auto-generated
  • Canonical URLs: Avoid duplicates
  • Internal linking: Automated strategy
  • Fast loading: Core Web Vitals optimized
The Right Choice

Why This Technology Stack?

Modern, proven, and built to last

01

Battle-Tested

Every technology we use powers major production apps used by millions. Netflix, Airbnb, Uber, GitHub, and thousands more rely on this exact stack.

02

Future-Proof

These aren't experimental technologies. They're mature, actively maintained, and will be supported for years to come. Your investment is protected.

03

Developer-Friendly

Any modern developer can work with this stack. You're not locked into proprietary systems or obscure frameworks. Hiring talent is easy.

04

Scalable

Start with ~2,700 practices, grow to 10,000+. This architecture handles millions of visitors without breaking. No rewrites needed as you scale.

05

Cost-Effective

Modern serverless architecture means you only pay for what you use. Hosting starts at ~$40-60/month and scales automatically with traffic.

06

No Vendor Lock-In

You own the source code. Can host anywhere. Can modify freely. Can hire any developer. Full ownership, zero lock-in.

Ready to Build on Modern Technology?

Your directory will be built with the same stack powering the world's leading platforms. Production-ready from day one, designed to scale with your success.