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We used: NextJS 13 App router and API routes with TypeScript, TailwindCSS, MongoDB, Clerk.

I (Reese) have watched a lot of videos on the current state of frameworks and technology, noticing that React is moving towards server components and SSR with Vercel/NextJS. Evidenced by create-next-app being the recommended way to start a React project in their new development documentation. Tailwind has always been a must-have due to its widespread adoption and ease of use, so this project provided us with a great opportunity to learn it. We were considering MongoDB and Firebase as options for a NoSQL database, but after spiking out MongoDB first, we decided to stick with it. Clerk made implementing user authentication a breeze, and the front-end components it provided were production-ready, making it easy to use throughout the project.

Some Problems we encountered:
Starting a new project with unfamiliar technologies can be challenging. It can be difficult to get everyone on the same page when it comes to understanding how different components of the tech stack work, especially when you are still figuring it out yourself. This can lead to misunderstandings and slow down initial production. However, as we got past the initial learning curve of the App router and properly created API endpoints, the team was able to collaborate more effectively and make steady progress on the project.