What Tech Does The Guy With 20+ Projects Use to Build?

✨Hey there, tech stackers! 🚀

Let’s talk about Marc Louvion — a solo dev powerhouse who’s built and launched over 20 products like it’s no big deal. Spoiler: it IS a big deal. And he does it all with a tech stack that’s lean, mean, and built for speed.

Now, some of these tools are more “coder” than “non-coder,“ but even if you are not a true developer, it can be helpful to know about some of the main tools out there and how someone can use them.

Let’s break it down, piece by piece, so you can steal some of his magic for your own projects.

🛠️ Next.js: The Speedy Framework

Marc swears by Next.js, and honestly, who can blame him? It’s like the Swiss Army knife of web development. He uses it to build fast, scalable apps with hybrid static and server rendering. Translation: sites load quicker, perform better, and he spends less time fighting with configs. More time shipping, less time debugging — yes, please!

🎨 Tailwind CSS: Styling Without the Headache

Design doesn’t have to be a time-suck, thanks to Tailwind CSS. Marc uses this utility-first framework to slap styles directly onto elements without writing a ton of custom CSS. It’s like playing with LEGOs — just stack classes together and boom, your app looks sleek and consistent. Less fiddling, more launching.

🗃️ MongoDB: Flexible Data on the Fly

Need a database that doesn’t make you want to cry? Marc rolls with MongoDB, a NoSQL database that lets him change data models without painful migrations. Perfect for fast iterations and constant tweaks. Because let’s be honest, no product idea is perfect on the first try.

💸 Stripe: Payments Made Easy

Money makes the world go round, and Stripe makes getting paid a breeze. Whether it’s subscriptions, one-time payments, or handling refunds, Stripe’s API is a developer’s best friend. Marc integrates it seamlessly, so his products can start generating revenue without him having to babysit transactions. Cha-ching!

📬 Mailgun: Email, But Make It Automatic

Keeping users in the loop? Marc relies on Mailgun to handle everything from welcome emails to password resets. It’s reliable, easy to set up, and saves him from worrying about whether emails actually land in inboxes. Users stay informed, and Marc stays focused on building cool stuff.

🤓 No TypeScript: Keep It Simple

While TypeScript is all the rage, Marc keeps things classic with plain old JavaScript. Why? Because simplicity = speed. No extra setup, no type errors to wrestle with — just pure coding flow. Sometimes, less really is more.

⚡ ShipFast: The Secret Weapon

Marc even built his own tool to speed things up: ShipFast. It’s a Next.js boilerplate packed with all his favorite tools, ready to launch a new product in days (not weeks). Whether you’re building a SaaS app, an AI tool, or the next big social platform, ShipFast gives you a head start.

🚀 The Takeaway? Ship Fast, Ship Often

Marc’s approach is all about momentum. By picking the right tools and cutting out unnecessary complexity, he can turn ideas into live products at lightning speed. So if you’re sitting on an idea, stop overthinking — grab a stack like Marc’s, and start building. You might just surprise yourself with how fast you can launch.

Always remember,

Explore broadly 

Not just SaaS or tech, but multiple disciplines. 

Share ideas selflessly

Be willing to share your knowledge. Keep giving and it will come back to you. 

Your stack is not going to save you. 

You are. So just build. 

Go crush it,

Mark

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