How to determine how the tech is build for a product?

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I have a great idea to build and want to know how my competitor products  are built, using what technology and infrastructure. How does one go about this? Aren't there any AI tools which can help in this area?

Hjalte Niehorster · Accepted Answer

There are many options. Try to find out what they are doing through public GitHub repo's, check their YouTube channels. But also check BuiltWith.com or Wappalyzer. Not sure if this helps?

Neel · Answer

There are many options - a quick google/youtube search on the nature of product that you are intending to build should give you some hints on the common tech stack used (e.g.: if its a analytical dashboard - chances are python will be involved, gaming app - C++/C# frameworks, unity, etc.). You could look up github repos, review the developer profiles on LinkedIn to see their skills, tools they use - perhaps, even reach out to them to get direct inputs. Alternatively, download or take up a subscription of their product and show it to several experienced professionals to get their opinion.

Aris Nakos · Answer

@hhn Great reply here. Ask Claude or ChatGPT as well..try to figure it out as well yourself. It's been a great exercise of critical thinking. Also check ByteByteGo -- terrific technical newsletter

Nibha Gupta · Answer

@hhn Thank-you so much. Didn't know about Builtwith or Wapplayer. They both look really good.

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Look for information on the systems and parts that make up a product, such as the software, hardware, and any specialised tools or development procedures, to understand how its technology is constructed.

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Nibha Gupta · Answer

@nmitra This is really insightful. Thank-you so much. Github repos didnt come in my mind. I even thought about going to the developers directly, but didn't took the final step. I will now look into this in more details.

Maryam Ejaz · Answer

AI tools play a significant role in product hunting today, with numerous websites available where you can easily hunt for products. My suggestion is to focus on products like mobiles and smartwatches, and you can gather authentic information about them from websites like gadgetexpanse.com and whatmobile.com.

Gurkaran Singh · Answer

One way to uncover the tech stack of competitor products is through a combination of manual research and utilizing tools like website analyzers or code repository scanners. While AI tools are evolving, it's still a mix of human intelligence and digital sleuthing that often reveals the secrets behind the digital curtain. Happy hunting!

How to determine how the tech is build for a product?

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