The technological landscape is vast and varied. Hundreds of programming languages, each with thousands of tools, libraries, and services, compete for recognition. Most tech tools offer at least some legitimate benefit, so navigating the complex landscape can feel overwhelming. As a tech company, how do we sort through the noise and land on the right technology stack?
The answer is simple: priorities.
At Level 12, we specialize in designing and building high-quality web-based applications for industries ranging from financial planning to business intelligence. To achieve this, we focus on three key aspects of our tech stack. These priorities guide our technological investments. For our server-side foundation, we generally use Python combined with Flask (for serving web content) and SQLAlchemy (for database operations). This combination has proven to align perfectly with our goals.
Developer Productivity
How quickly can a developer add or change features while maintaining quality?
Python is a general-purpose, high-level programming language designed to provide developers with powerful tools while abstracting away low-level complexities like memory management. This focus on developer productivity allows teams to build applications faster and more reliably with relatively less effort compared to other languages.
While Python may not match the raw computational speed of languages like Java or C, it runs efficiently enough for most business applications. In cases where performance is critical, computationally intensive portions can be written in C and integrated seamlessly into the rest of the Python application.
Strong Community Support
When challenges arise, how easy is it to find help and resources?
Python’s popularity makes it hard to ignore when discussing community support. As one of the top five most popular programming languages (as of 2016), Python is widely adopted by major companies like Apple, Google, Yahoo, and Dropbox. Its design encourages high standards for automated testing, meaning many Python developers are skilled in creating robust, maintainable applications.
Diversity
Since we can’t predict every customer need, how well are we positioned to handle unique requests?
Python’s versatility shines in its ability to handle a wide range of applications. Whether it’s simulating tests for NASA, powering video games, or building large-scale web applications, Python is a go-to language across industries. For Level 12, this diversity provides peace of mind. No matter how unique a customer’s requirements may be, we know Python—and our tech stack—can adapt to meet their needs.
By prioritizing developer productivity, community support, and diversity, Level 12 has built a tech stack that not only meets the demands of today but also remains flexible enough to adapt for tomorrow. If you’re curious about how this approach could benefit your organization, we’d love to discuss it further. Let’s explore how we can work together to build solutions that align with your goals.