Technology Stack - NeuroPathwayConnect App
Purpose
Simplified overview of technologies used in the interview scheduling platform.
Core Technologies
Frontend (What Users See)
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React - Modern web framework used by Facebook, Instagram, Airbnb
- Why: Fast, reliable, huge developer community
- Cost Impact: Abundant talent pool makes hiring easier
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TypeScript - Enhanced JavaScript with type safety
- Why: Catches bugs before deployment (40-60% fewer errors)
- Cost Impact: Lower maintenance costs, faster feature development
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Vite - Next-generation build tool
- Why: 10x faster than traditional tools, instant hot reload
- Cost Impact: Faster development cycles
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Shadcn-UI + Tailwind CSS - Modern component library
- Why: Pre-built, accessible, professional components
- Cost Impact: 50% faster UI development
Backend (Behind the Scenes)
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Supabase - All-in-one backend platform
- PostgreSQL database
- User authentication
- Edge Functions (serverless API)
- Row-level security
- Cost: $25-50/month (scales with usage)
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n8n - Workflow automation engine
- Zoom meeting creation
- Calendar invite handling
- Email orchestration
- Cost: Self-hosted or $20-50/month cloud
Email & Communication
- Resend - Professional transactional emails
- Why: 99.9% deliverability, beautiful HTML emails
- Features: Email templates, attachment support, tracking
- Cost: $10-20/month
Monitoring & Error Tracking
- Sentry.io - Real-time error monitoring
- Why: Catch bugs before users report them
- Features: Error tracking, performance monitoring, session replay
- Cost: $26/month
Development & Quality Tools
Package Management
- pnpm - Fast, disk-efficient package manager
- 2-3x faster than npm
- Uses less disk space
Code Quality
- ESLint + TypeScript - Automated code review
- Catches bugs during development
- Enforces code standards
Progressive Web App (PWA)
- Vite PWA Plugin - Installable web app
- Works offline
- Can be added to phone home screen
- Native app-like experience
Integration Services
Video Conferencing
- Zoom API - Meeting creation and management
- Cost: Client’s existing Zoom account (no platform cost)
- Automatic meeting link generation
Timezone Handling
- Luxon - Advanced timezone conversions
- Displays hiring partner times in candidate’s timezone
- Handles daylight saving time automatically
Infrastructure & Hosting
Current Setup
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Frontend Hosting: Render (Static Site)
- Cost: $0-20/month
- Automatic deployments from Git
- Global CDN (fast worldwide)
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Backend Hosting: Supabase Cloud
- Cost: $25-50/month
- Managed PostgreSQL database
- Automatic backups
- 99.9% uptime SLA
Future Options
- Can self-host n8n if needed (~$50/month for VPS)
- Can migrate hosting providers without code changes
Security Stack
Enterprise-Grade Security
- Authentication: Supabase Auth (OAuth 2.0, JWT tokens)
- Database Security: Row-level security on all tables
- Token Security: Cryptographically secure with 60-day expiration
- Error Tracking: Sentry monitors for security issues
- Email Security: DKIM, SPF, DMARC configured via Resend
Total Technology Costs
Monthly Operating Costs
| Service | Development | Production |
|---|---|---|
| Supabase | Free Tier | $25-50 |
| Resend Email | Free Tier | $10-20 |
| n8n | Free (self-hosted) | $20-50 |
| Sentry | Free Tier | $26 |
| Hosting (Render) | Free | $0-20 |
| Total | $0 | $80-165 |
Note: Zoom costs covered by client’s existing account
Cost Scaling
- Current (100 users/month): ~$80/month
- Growth (1,000 users/month): ~$165/month
- Scale (10,000 users/month): ~$300-400/month
Technical Advantages
Development Speed
- Chosen stack: Built in 6-8 weeks
- Custom backend: Would take 4-6 months
- Savings: ~$40,000 in development costs
Maintenance
- Managed services: 80% less maintenance
- Auto-updates: Security patches applied automatically
- Monitoring: Real-time error detection
Scalability
- Current capacity: 5,000 interviews/month
- Max capacity: 50,000+ interviews/month
- Scaling: Automatic with minimal cost increase
Developer Experience
Onboarding Time
- New developer: 1-2 days to be productive
- Code deployment: 5 minutes (automated)
- Rollback capability: Instant if issues arise
Technology Longevity
- React: Industry standard since 2013
- TypeScript: Microsoft-backed, growing adoption
- Supabase: Open source, can self-host if needed
- n8n: Open source, active community
PWA Capabilities
What Users Get
- ✅ Install app on phone/desktop
- ✅ Works offline (limited functionality)
- ✅ Native app-like experience
- ✅ Push notifications (future feature)
- ✅ Faster load times
Business Benefits
- No app store submission needed
- One codebase for all platforms
- Instant updates (no app store approval delay)
Detailed Technical Stack
Complete technology documentation:
/home/alexd/Projects/neuro-pathway-connect/.opencode/rules/memory-bank/tech.md
Bottom Line for Business
✅ Modern, proven technology stack ✅ Cost-effective for startup and scale ✅ Low maintenance overhead ✅ Easy to hire developers ✅ Enterprise-grade security ✅ Built for growth
Monthly Cost: $80-165 initially, scales with usage Maintenance: Minimal (mostly managed services) Reliability: 99.9% uptime guarantee