What is the TALL stack? The technology we use to build custom software
The TALL stack is a modern PHP-based web development framework combining Tailwind CSS, Alpine.js, Laravel, and Livewire. We're pragmatic about technology — the right tool for the job — but we've built deep expertise in this stack and the Laravel ecosystem.
The full technology stack, layer by layer.
What is the TALL stack?
Tailwind, Alpine.js, Laravel, Livewire — our primary development stack. Battle-tested, productive, and built for the modern web.
Laravel
PHP framework for web applications — our bread and butter since version 4.x.
Livewire
Full-stack framework for dynamic interfaces without leaving PHP.
Alpine.js
Lightweight JavaScript for interactive components and client-side behavior.
Tailwind CSS
Utility-first CSS framework for rapid, consistent UI development.
Frontend technologies
Beyond the TALL stack, we work with modern frontend technologies when the project calls for it.
Flux UI
Livewire component library for polished, accessible UI elements.
Vite
Fast build tooling for asset compilation and hot module replacement.
CSS View Transitions
Native browser transitions for smooth page navigation.
Responsive Design
Mobile-first layouts that work across every device and screen size.
Backend stack
PHP 8.x, MySQL, PostgreSQL & Redis — reliable, scalable backend infrastructure.
PHP 8.x
Modern PHP with type safety, enums, fibers, and performance improvements.
MySQL / PostgreSQL
Battle-tested relational databases for structured data.
Redis
In-memory data store for caching, queues, and real-time features.
REST & GraphQL APIs
Clean API design for internal services and third-party integrations.
Deployment & DevOps
From local development to production — every deploy is automated.
Laravel Forge / Envoyer
Zero-downtime deployment and server management.
AWS / DigitalOcean
Cloud infrastructure scaled to your needs.
GitHub Actions
CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
Docker
Containerized environments for consistent development and deployment.
Testing & code quality
Every project ships with tests. Static analysis catches what tests miss.
PestPHP
Elegant testing framework for PHP — our preferred testing tool.
Laravel Pint
Code style enforcement following PSR-12 standards.
Larastan
Static analysis for catching bugs before they reach production.
Browser Testing
End-to-end testing for critical user journeys.
Which tech stack is right for your project?
We'll recommend the right stack and approach for your specific needs — no dogma, just good engineering.