I’d like to ask a question that’s been on my mind: When building a software application, how do you determine the best approach, tools, and architecture to use while balancing development speed, security, scalability, and industry best practices?
I start with the problem I'm trying to solve and not the tools I want to use. Understanding the users, requirements, and constraints helps guide the architecture and tech stack. Then I evaluate the trade-offs around development speed, security, scalability, and maintainability.…