Technical Deep Dive

Production-Ready Code, Not a Prototype

Every SheetForge app is built with the same modern stack used by startups and enterprises. You get clean, documented, deployment-ready code — not a low-code export or generated boilerplate.

The Stack

Every technology chosen for a reason. Modern, stable, well-documented tools with large communities and long-term support.

Frontend

UI LAYER
Next.js 16

App Router with server components, streaming, and built-in optimizations for performance out of the box.

React 19

Latest React with server actions, concurrent features, and the new use() hook for cleaner data fetching.

TypeScript 5

Strict mode enabled throughout. Full type safety from database queries to UI props — catch bugs before they ship.

Tailwind CSS 4

Utility-first styling with custom design tokens. Responsive by default, dark-mode ready, zero unused CSS in production.

Custom Components

Purpose-built UI components — data tables, forms, modals, navigation. No heavy component library dependencies.

Backend

SERVER LAYER
Next.js API Routes

RESTful endpoints co-located with your app. Authentication middleware, input validation, and error handling built in.

Prisma 7 ORM

Type-safe database access with auto-generated queries. Schema-first approach means your database and TypeScript types are always in sync.

PostgreSQL

Industry-standard relational database. Works with any provider — Supabase, Neon, Railway, AWS RDS, or self-hosted.

Authentication

Cookie-based session auth with login, signup, and password reset. No third-party auth vendor lock-in.

File Storage

Upload handling with size validation, sanitized filenames, and organized storage paths. Supports S3-compatible providers.

DevOps & Deployment

INFRASTRUCTURE
Docker

Multi-stage production Dockerfile included. Alpine-based images for minimal size. Works with any container orchestration.

Vercel

Zero-config deployment. Push to Git and your app is live with automatic preview deployments for every branch.

Self-Hosting

Deploy on your own VPS, Coolify, Railway, or any Docker host. Full control over your infrastructure and data.

Environment Config

All configuration via environment variables. Documented .env.example with every setting explained.

Database Migrations

Prisma-managed migrations with separate pooled and direct connection support. Safe schema changes with rollback capability.

Code Quality

STANDARDS
TypeScript Strict Mode

No implicit any, strict null checks, and exhaustive type narrowing. The compiler catches mistakes so your users don't.

ESLint

Configured with Next.js recommended rules. Consistent code style enforced automatically.

Clean Architecture

Organized by feature with clear separation of concerns. Route groups, shared libraries, and reusable components.

Production Patterns

Connection pooling, singleton patterns, proper error boundaries, and optimized data fetching. Not a prototype — built for real traffic.

Zero Vendor Lock-in

Standard open-source tools throughout. Swap any piece — database provider, hosting platform, auth system — without rewriting your app.

How It's Structured

Clean architecture that's easy to navigate, extend, and maintain. Built the way a senior developer would structure a project from scratch.

Route Groups

Public marketing pages, protected user routes, and admin-only areas — each with their own layouts and middleware.

app/
  (marketing)/  # Public pages
  (app)/        # Protected user routes
  (admin)/      # Admin-only routes
  api/          # REST endpoints

Server Components

Data fetching happens on the server. Pages load fast, bundles stay small, and sensitive logic never reaches the browser.

// Server component — runs on server only
async function ProjectList() {
  const projects = await prisma.project.findMany();
  return <Table data={projects} />;
}

Type-Safe Database

Prisma generates TypeScript types from your schema. Auto-complete in your editor, compile-time errors for invalid queries.

// Full type safety from DB to UI
const project = await prisma.project.findUnique({
  where: { id },
  include: { notes: true },
});
// project.notes is fully typed

What's Included

Not just code — everything you need to go from spreadsheet to running application.

Full Source Code

Complete codebase delivered via private GitHub repository. Every file, every line — nothing held back. Fork it, modify it, build on it.

Database Schema & Migrations

Optimized PostgreSQL schema generated from your spreadsheet structure. Proper relations, indexes, and Prisma migrations included.

CRUD Operations

Create, read, update, and delete operations for every table. Server-side validated, type-safe, with proper error handling.

User Authentication

Login, signup, and password reset flows. Cookie-based sessions with server-side validation. No third-party auth service required.

Admin Dashboard

Data tables with search, filtering, sorting, and pagination. Overview stats, quick actions, and role-based access control.

Forms & Validation

Auto-generated forms based on your schema. Client-side and server-side validation with clear error messages.

RESTful API

Clean API endpoints for every resource. Use them to build a mobile app, integrate with other services, or extend functionality.

Documentation

Setup guide, environment variable reference, deployment instructions for multiple platforms, and database migration guides.

2 Rounds of Revisions

Request changes to schema structure, dashboard layout, or functionality before final delivery. We refine until it fits.

1 Week of Support

Bug fixes and questions answered for 7 days after delivery. Help with deployment, configuration, or initial customizations.

Deploy Anywhere

Your app, your infrastructure. Every SheetForge project includes configuration for multiple deployment targets.

Easiest

Vercel

Push to Git and deploy. Zero config needed. Automatic preview deployments for every branch.

Most Flexible

Docker

Multi-stage Dockerfile included. Run on any container host — AWS ECS, Google Cloud Run, DigitalOcean.

Self-Hosted

Coolify

Open-source, self-hosted PaaS. Full control with a Heroku-like experience on your own server.

Quick Start

Railway

Managed infrastructure with built-in PostgreSQL. Connect your repo and deploy in minutes.

Zero Vendor Lock-in

Every piece of the stack is open source and replaceable. Want to switch from Supabase to Neon? Change one environment variable. Want to move from Vercel to your own server? Run the included Dockerfile. Your code never depends on a proprietary platform.

  • Swap database providers without changing application code
  • Move between hosting platforms with zero rewrites
  • Replace auth system — standard cookie-based sessions
  • No proprietary SDKs, no platform-specific APIs
  • Standard Node.js — runs anywhere Node runs
# Switch database in seconds
# .env
# Before (Supabase)
DATABASE_URL="postgresql://...supabase.co"

# After (Neon)
DATABASE_URL="postgresql://...neon.tech"

# After (Self-hosted)
DATABASE_URL="postgresql://localhost"

# That's it. No code changes.

See It in Action

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