Choose Your Path
StealThis organizes resources in two ways: recommendations (compare tools and platforms) and collections (copy-paste UI snippets). This page maps common goals to the best starting points.
Stuck on a specific problem instead of a goal? (“my list is slow”, “my endpoint takes seconds”, “web or native app?”) — start from the symptom in Playbooks: diagnosis, recommendation, and the trade-offs of what was ruled out.
Launch a startup or SaaS product
You need both infrastructure picks and UI building blocks.
Start here:
- Software recommendations — docs, CMS, charts, testing, mobile
- Infra recommendations — hosting, auth, payments, databases
- SaaS Builders collection — landings, dashboards, architecture refs
Key recommendation topics:
| Topic | Why |
|---|---|
| Hosting & Deploy | Where to ship your app |
| Auth Providers | User login without rolling your own |
| Payment Processors | Accept payments and subscriptions |
| Backend as a Service | APIs and data without managing servers |
| Product Analytics | Understand user behavior |
| CRM & Sales Tools | Track leads and customers |
Deciding where the product should live (web, PWA, hybrid, or native)? Walk the constraint-driven decision tree in Web, PWA, hybrid or native?. For internal admin tools, see An internal tool or dashboard.
UI collections to pair with SaaS:
- Dashboard UI — admin and analytics patterns
- Hero Starters — landing page sections
Also browse Business recommendations for invoicing, email marketing, and legal tools as you grow.
Learn to code or grow your skills
Start here: Learning recommendations
Key recommendation topics:
| Topic | Why |
|---|---|
| Developer Roadmaps | Visual paths via roadmap.sh, freeCodeCamp, MDN Learn |
| Learn-to-Code Platforms | Coursera, Udemy, Platzi, Frontend Masters |
| Coding Practice Platforms | LeetCode, HackerRank, Codewars |
| Internship Programs | Paid programs like GSoC, Outreachy, Mitacs |
| Interview Prep Platforms | Structured interview practice |
| Learn System Design | Architecture and scalability courses |
Tip: Start with roadmap.sh to see the full picture for your target role (frontend, backend, DevOps, etc.), then pick a course platform for hands-on practice.
Run or grow a business
Start here: Business recommendations
Key recommendation topics:
| Topic | Why |
|---|---|
| Open Business Apps | Self-hosted ERP, CRM, and ops tools |
| Invoicing & Accounting | Billing and bookkeeping |
| Email Marketing Tools | Newsletters and campaigns |
| Legal Document Tools | Contracts and compliance |
| Business Strategy Books | Foundational reading |
| Customer Support Tools | Help desk and chat |
Build for a specific industry
Use collections for ready-made UI patterns in your vertical:
| Industry | Collection |
|---|---|
| Healthcare / clinic | clinic |
| Gym / fitness studio | gym |
| Salon / beauty | salon |
| Real estate | realestate |
| Restaurant / food service | restaurant |
| News / magazine / editorial | editorial |
| Crypto / Web3 / DeFi | web3 |
| Game studio / indie dev | gamedev |
| Children’s / kids & education | storybook |
| Travel / tourism / destination | travel |
| E-commerce / retail / store | ecommerce |
| Food blog / recipes / cookbook | cookbook |
| Museum / gallery / exhibition | museum |
| Banking / fintech | fintech |
| E-learning / courses / LMS | elearning |
| Delivery / logistics / courier | delivery |
| Streaming / video / OTT | streaming |
| Job board / recruiting / ATS | jobs |
| Events / ticketing / venues | events |
| Nonprofit / charity / NGO | nonprofit |
| Hotel / hospitality / resort | hotel |
| Airline / flights / travel | airline |
| Coworking / studio / space rental | cowork |
| Auto repair / dealership / garage | auto |
| Law firm / legal / attorney | legal |
| Insurance / carrier / broker | insurance |
| Construction / contractor / trades | construction |
| Veterinary / pet care / animal clinic | vet |
| Photography studio / photographer / portfolio | photography |
| Dental clinic / dentist / orthodontics | dental |
| Wedding planner / event / celebration | wedding |
| Podcast network / audio show / host | podcast |
| Dating / social / matchmaking app | dating |
| Fitness coach / personal trainer | coach |
| Interior design / architecture studio | interior |
| Videographer / film studio / production | video |
| DIY / maker / repair / electronics | diy |
Each collection includes landings, dashboards, booking flows, and industry-specific components you can copy and adapt.
Ship with AI
Start here: AI recommendations
Key recommendation topics:
| Topic | Why |
|---|---|
| AI App Builders | Build apps with natural language |
| AI Agents | Agentic assistants |
| AI Models & Providers | Pick an LLM API |
| Vector Databases | RAG and semantic search storage |
For design and UI polish, also see Design recommendations.
Search across everything
The library search bar indexes resource titles, tags, and alternative names inside recommendations. Searching “Stripe”, “Clerk”, or “roadmap” jumps straight to the relevant topic.
For the full list of recommendation themes and collection IDs, see Recommendations and Collections.