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ADR-001: Tech Stack

Status: Accepted
Date: 2026-01-15

Decision

  • Backend: Go + SQLite (simple, single-binary deployment)
  • Frontend: HTMX + server-rendered templates (no SPA complexity)
  • Hosting: Single VPS with automated backups

Rationale

We're a small team optimizing for speed and simplicity. A monolith beats microservices at this stage. SQLite handles our scale (< 10k users) easily.

Consequences

  • Fast iteration, minimal infra cost
  • Will need to revisit if we hit 50k+ concurrent users
Last modified: 17 Mar 2026