Our full development stack, from framework to deployment. These are the tools we build client sites with every day — chosen for speed, reliability, and developer experience.
React framework with server components, file-based routing, and built-in optimization. The foundation of everything we build at ROV.
“Server components changed everything. You get the DX of React with the performance of static sites.”
Utility-first CSS framework. Write styles directly in your markup. No context switching, no naming things, no dead CSS.
“Once you stop fighting it and just build, you realize you're shipping 3x faster.”
Production-grade React animation library. Spring physics, gestures, layout animations, and scroll-triggered effects in a clean API.
Deploy Next.js apps in seconds. Preview deployments on every PR, edge functions, and analytics built in. Zero config.
Copy-paste component library built on Radix UI. Not a dependency — you own the code. Customize everything without fighting a framework.
Collaborative design tool. Design, prototype, and hand off in one place. Dev mode gives you exact CSS values and assets.
“Dev mode + auto layout changed our handoff process completely. No more guessing spacing.”
Open-source Firebase alternative. Postgres database, auth, storage, and real-time subscriptions. SQL power with a clean dashboard.
AI-native code editor built on VS Code. Tab completion that understands your codebase, inline chat, and multi-file edits.
Build first, learn as you go. Start with HTML, CSS, and one framework. Ship something ugly this week. You'll learn more from one deployed project than six months of tutorials.
React dominates the job market, but Svelte, Vue, and even vanilla JS are legitimate choices. Pick based on your project, not Twitter hype. React's ecosystem is its real advantage.
AI makes good developers faster. It doesn't replace taste, architecture decisions, or understanding user needs. The developers who learn to use AI well will outpace everyone else.
A strong portfolio beats a degree. Build 3 real projects, contribute to open source, and show your work. Companies care about what you can do, not where you learned it.
Run npx create-next-app@latest with TypeScript and Tailwind enabled. This gives you a production-ready setup in 30 seconds. Don't waste time configuring webpack.
Tip: Always pick the App Router — it's the future of Next.js.
Skip Figma for personal projects. Open your editor and start building with Tailwind classes directly. Use shadcn/ui for complex components. Iterate in real time.
Each page gets its own folder in app/. Use layout.tsx for shared UI. Use loading.tsx for suspense boundaries. Keep components next to the pages that use them.
Connect your GitHub repo. Every push to main deploys automatically. Every PR gets a preview URL. Share it, get feedback, iterate.
Tip: Set up a custom domain early — it makes everything feel real.
Add metadata for SEO. Use next/image for all images. Check Lighthouse scores. Fix the easy wins (alt text, heading hierarchy, contrast). Then ship it.