Free Checklist Included
Use our comprehensive 50-point technology stack assessment checklist to evaluate your startup's current infrastructure, identify gaps, and prioritize improvements.
Why Assess Your Technology Stack?
Your technology stack is the foundation of your startup's ability to scale, innovate, and compete. A regular assessment helps you identify technical debt, security vulnerabilities, performance bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement before they become critical issues.
This comprehensive checklist covers all aspects of your technology infrastructure, from frontend frameworks to database optimization, security protocols to deployment pipelines.
Complete Technology Stack Assessment Checklist
How to Use This Checklist
- • Rate each item: ✅ Excellent | ⚠️ Needs Improvement | ❌ Critical Issue
- • Focus on critical issues first, then areas needing improvement
- • Reassess quarterly or before major product releases
- • Share results with your technical team and stakeholders
1. Frontend Architecture
□Modern framework in use (React, Vue, Angular)
□Component-based architecture implemented
□State management solution in place
□Mobile-responsive design implemented
□Performance optimization (lazy loading, code splitting)
□Accessibility standards followed (WCAG)
2. Backend Infrastructure
□Scalable architecture pattern (microservices/monolith)
□API design follows RESTful or GraphQL standards
□Authentication and authorization implemented
□Input validation and sanitization in place
□Error handling and logging implemented
□Rate limiting and DDoS protection configured
3. Database Management
□Appropriate database type for use case
□Database schema properly normalized
□Indexes optimized for query performance
□Backup and recovery procedures established
□Database monitoring and alerting configured
□Data encryption at rest and in transit
4. Security & Compliance
□HTTPS/TLS encryption implemented
□Regular security audits performed
□Dependency vulnerabilities regularly scanned
□Data privacy regulations compliance (GDPR, CCPA)
□Incident response plan documented
□Multi-factor authentication available
5. DevOps & Deployment
□CI/CD pipeline implemented
□Automated testing in deployment pipeline
□Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices
□Container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
□Blue-green or rolling deployment strategy
□Rollback procedures documented and tested
6. Monitoring & Performance
□Application performance monitoring (APM) implemented
□Real-time error tracking and alerting
□Server and infrastructure monitoring
□User experience monitoring
□Performance budgets and SLA tracking
□Capacity planning procedures in place
7. Code Quality & Testing
□Code review process established
□Unit testing coverage > 70%
□Integration testing implemented
□End-to-end testing for critical paths
□Code linting and formatting standards
□Documentation standards followed
8. Scalability & Architecture
□Horizontal scaling capabilities
□Load balancing implemented
□Caching strategy in place
□CDN for static assets
□Database sharding/partitioning considered
□Microservices architecture evaluation
Assessment Scoring & Next Steps
Scoring Your Assessment
80-100%
Excellent
Your tech stack is well-optimized
60-79%
Good
Some areas need attention
<60%
Needs Work
Priority improvements needed
Critical Issues (Address Immediately)
- • Security vulnerabilities or missing HTTPS
- • No backup or disaster recovery procedures
- • Missing monitoring and alerting systems
- • No CI/CD pipeline or deployment automation
Medium Priority (Address Next Quarter)
- • Performance optimization opportunities
- • Code quality and testing improvements
- • Documentation and knowledge sharing
- • Scalability planning and architecture review
Long-term Planning (6-12 Months)
- • Technology modernization initiatives
- • Advanced architecture patterns
- • Team training and skill development
- • Innovation and emerging technology adoption