Coinbase started as a app hosted on . Developer productivity was the focus early on. Focus on functionality first, grow organically, scale as needed.
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uhh.. maybe unless you are a financial service, holding custody of others' life savings and are the top hacker target in the world. They didn't come through entirely unscathed and you might not have as much luck. I wouldn't recommend it.
It's not the perfect choice for every project or company, that's for sure. I do believe it can be a great choice for many, though. I'd be interested in what tech stack or approach you'd recommend instead for startups that are just getting started today.
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