Project Starter Guide
Choose the Right Stack, Every Time
Decision matrix and production-ready templates for developers who want to start projects right. MIT licensed, free forever.
Production-Ready Templates
Clone, customize, ship. Each template includes quality automation, testing, and CI/CD.
SaaS Level 1
Next.js + Tailwind + Supabase
Landing page with waitlist, auth-ready structure. Perfect for validating ideas fast.
API Service
Express + TypeScript + PostgreSQL
REST API with JWT auth, Prisma ORM, and comprehensive error handling.
Mobile App
React Native + Expo + TypeScript
Cross-platform mobile starter with navigation, state management, and testing.
About Me Page
HTML + CSS + Vanilla JS
Simple portfolio site. No framework, just clean code. Perfect for beginners.
Complexity Decision Matrix
Match your project type to the right complexity level
| Level | Type | Examples | Recommended Stack |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Static | Portfolio, landing pages | HTML/CSS, or Astro |
| 2 | Dynamic | Blogs, dashboards | Next.js, SvelteKit |
| 3 | Full-Stack | SaaS, marketplaces | Next.js + Prisma + Auth |
| 4 | Distributed | Multi-service apps | Microservices, queues |
| 5 | Enterprise | Large-scale platforms | K8s, multi-region |
Every Template Includes
Supercharge Any Template with QA Architect
One command adds production-grade quality automation to any template: ESLint, Prettier, Husky, GitHub Actions, and security scanning.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use these templates?
Clone the repo, navigate to the template folder, and follow the README. Each template includes setup instructions, environment variable docs, and a getting started guide.
Are these production-ready?
Yes. Each template includes ESLint, Prettier, testing setup, CI/CD workflows, and security best practices. They are the same foundations we use for client projects.
What if I need help choosing?
Check the decision matrix in the docs. It maps project types to recommended stacks based on complexity, team size, and scale requirements.
Can I use these commercially?
Absolutely. Everything is MIT licensed. Use them for client projects, startups, side projects—whatever you want.
Ready to start building?
Clone a template, customize it, ship your project.
Get Started on GitHubWant a more complete SaaS foundation with payments and auth wired up?
Check out the VBL Starter Kit