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What tech stack to use?

I'm looking to build a directory where people can find various places around the world, let's say restaurants or laundromats.

I'm not 100% sure where I'll get the supply from, but I think I'll use the Google Places API and Airtable.

When it comes to building the actual website I'm not sure what path to follow. I'm familiar with Webflow but I'm worried that their CMS won't support too many items and won't be scalable.

I've read about next.js which would require some coding experience that I don't have.

Does any one have any advice on what platform to use? Thanks!

on July 26, 2024
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    imo, stick with what you know, if it can do what you need.
    If you want to learn coding go for it but it will be way slower and a harder path with lots of obstacles.
    Protip:
    don't think too much about scaling in the future, make something that works NOW. Worry about scaling when you get to the point where you need scaling.

    My question would be, what does your app do, that i can't do with google maps? what's your selling point?