This article unveils the curated tech stack powering Turbo Charge’s first developer-first template—featuring Next.js 15, Supabase, Stripe, Tailwind CSS, and more. Each tool was chosen for speed, scalability, and real-world developer needs. From backend infrastructure and internationalization to payments, observability, and AI, this stack is designed to launch full-stack applications fast, with clean architecture and long-term maintainability in mind.

When you’re building from scratch, the tech stack you choose defines how fast you can move and how far you can scale. For our first Turbo Charge template, we didn’t just grab trending tools — we selected a stack that empowers fast iteration, clean architecture, and a great developer experience from day one.

This is the stack we trust to help you ship fast, stay flexible, and scale with confidence.

Why we use it:

Next.js 15 isn’t just another React-based solution — it’s a powerhouse for hybrid web apps. With full support for React Server Components, partial pre-rendering, and a streamlined App Router, you get performance out of the box without giving up flexibility.

• Instant deploys on Vercel
• Built-in image optimization & caching
• First-class edge support (serverless + edge functions)
• Massive ecosystem and proven scalability

Next.js gives us the foundation for both speed and structure — exactly what fast-moving teams need.

Why we use it:

Supabase replaces the usual chaos of configuring databases and auth flows, it’s the open-source Firebase alternative. You get a scalable backend with a slick dashboard, real-time capabilities, and developer-friendly APIs — no infrastructure headaches required.

• Instant PostgreSQL database
• Magic links, OAuth, and secure user auth
• Real-time subscriptions out of the box
• Works seamlessly with edge-first architecture

It’s the fastest way to go from idea to working backend — open-source, reliable, and dev-friendly.

Why we use it:

Global apps need native multilingual support. Next Intl is one of the few libraries that plays seamlessly with the App Router and React Server Components. It’s clean, scalable, and built for modern international apps.

• Smart locale switching & runtime detection
• Compatible with static and dynamic rendering
• Ideal for SaaS products targeting global audiences

No workarounds, no compromises — just proper i18n support the way it should be.

Why we use it:

Shadcn/ui gives us the best of both worlds: pre-built components that are easy to customize and fully accessible. Built on Tailwind and Radix UI, it’s minimal without being restrictive.

• Great developer experience — no complex abstraction
• Fully themeable, with dark mode baked in
• Clean design system for scaling UIs fast

You get structure, speed, and freedom — all in one.

Why we use it:

Monitoring isn’t optional. With Sentry, we can track errors, understand performance issues, and debug production problems before they impact users.

• Real-time alerts, traces, and session replays
• Frontend and backend observability
• Battle-tested, with a generous free tier

If it breaks, you’ll know why — and you’ll fix it faster.

Why we use it:

Whether you’re building one-time payments, subscriptions, or full billing flows, Stripe handles it all—with security, compliance, and UX that users trust.

• PCI-compliant out of the box
• Embeddable UI or custom-built flows
• Webhooks, trials, coupons, international payments

Monetization shouldn’t slow you down; Stripe makes sure it doesn’t.

Why we use it:

Tailwind gives us total styling control with predictable utility classes, making it easy to build responsive, consistent UIs without getting lost in CSS spaghetti.

• Tiny final bundles thanks to purge-by-default
• Built for component-based development
• Huge plugin ecosystem
• Pairs perfectly with shadcn/ui

You move faster, your designs stay tight, and your team stays aligned.

Why we use it:

Whether it’s AI assistants, content generation, or smart UI interactions — integrating OpenAI’s API gives our templates a boost in intelligence, right out of the gate.

• Add chat, support, or creative tools in minutes
• Prompt engineering and memory support
• High-impact features that users love

It’s like having a product thinker baked into your app.

Why we use it:

From onboarding to password resets, transactional email is part of every user journey. SendGrid makes it simple, reliable, and scalable.

• Solid deliverability and analytics
• Email templates and A/B testing
• Covers most MVPs with free tier
• Clean SDK and webhook support

Less time debugging SMTP, more time building your product

We picked each tool with intention. No fluff, no buzzwords — just solid tech that balances developer speed with long-term maintainability.

This is more than a template, it’s your launchpad.