Question 1

How do I deploy this starter to Vercel instead of Render?

Accepted Answer

While the template includes a Render blueprint, for Vercel, use 'pnpm build' and set environment variables, but you may need to adjust serverless function configurations for tRPC endpoints, as Vercel has different deployment quirks.

Question 2

Can I use MySQL instead of Postgres with this template?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Prisma supports MySQL, but you'll need to update the database provider in the Prisma schema and connection string. However, the template is optimized for Postgres, so some migrations or features might require adjustments.

Question 3

What's the performance overhead of tRPC compared to REST APIs?

Accepted Answer

tRPC adds minimal runtime overhead as it uses standard HTTP, but the type-safety benefits often outweigh performance concerns. For high-scale apps, monitor bundle sizes and server latency, though tRPC is generally efficient for most use cases.

Question 4

Is this template good for building a large-scale SaaS application?

Accepted Answer

Yes, its type safety and testing setup make it robust for production, but consider scaling database connections, optimizing tRPC routers for complex logic, and adding features like caching or load balancing as the app grows.

Question 5

How to add authentication like NextAuth.js to this setup?

Accepted Answer

Install NextAuth.js, configure providers in API routes, and adapt the tRPC context to include user sessions. The template's structure makes it straightforward, but you'll need to follow community examples for seamless integration.

Question 6

tRPC or GraphQL: which is better for a new project?

Accepted Answer

Choose tRPC for TypeScript-first, end-to-end type safety with simpler RPC-style APIs; opt for GraphQL if you need flexible queries, multiple client types, or an established ecosystem with tools like Apollo or Relay.

Question 7

How do I create a new API endpoint with tRPC in this starter?

Accepted Answer

Add a new procedure in the routers under 'src/server/routers', define input/output types using Zod, and the types will automatically propagate to the frontend via the tRPC client, as shown in the example files.

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