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The build tool that won. ~71k stars. Dev server is instant, build is fast, plugin ecosystem is rich. Default for most non-Next.js React/Vue/Svelte projects in 2026.
Define multi-container apps in a single YAML file. Still the simplest way to run a local dev environment with multiple services (DB, cache, app, worker).
Self-hosted Heroku/Vercel alternative. ~30k stars. Deploy from Git to your own VPS. Good for indie devs avoiding Vercel costs at scale.
Self-hosted PaaS. ~13k stars. Similar pitch to Coolify, slightly older. Both work — pick the docs you find clearer.
Monorepo build orchestrator from Vercel. ~26k stars. Speeds up large monorepos with caching. Overkill for small projects but transformative for big ones.
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