Question 1

Wasp vs Next.js for full-stack apps?

Accepted Answer

Wasp uses a declarative spec to generate entire apps with built-in features like auth and jobs, ideal for rapid development with less boilerplate. Next.js offers more flexibility with server-side rendering and a larger ecosystem, but requires more manual setup for full-stack features.

Question 2

How to deploy a Wasp app to AWS?

Accepted Answer

Wasp generates standard React and Node.js code that can be deployed anywhere. You can use the single CLI command for simple deployment or manually deploy the generated code to AWS services like EC2 or Elastic Beanstalk, following standard Node.js deployment practices.

Question 3

Does Wasp support GraphQL or only RPC?

Accepted Answer

Wasp currently uses RPC for client-server communication and doesn't natively support GraphQL. If you need GraphQL, you'd have to integrate it manually into the generated code, which might compromise some of Wasp's built-in type safety features.

Question 4

How to add custom middleware in Wasp?

Accepted Answer

Wasp's opinionated stack limits direct middleware customization; you might need to modify the generated Express.js code in the .wasp/ directory. Future updates could add more extensibility, but for now, it requires workarounds.

Question 5

Is Wasp good for large-scale applications?

Accepted Answer

While designed for production, Wasp's beta status and rigid stack might pose challenges for highly customized, large-scale apps that require specific optimizations or non-standard technologies. It's best for rapid prototyping and mid-sized projects.

Question 6

What databases does Wasp support with Prisma?

Accepted Answer

Wasp uses Prisma as its ORM, so it supports databases that Prisma does, like PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQLite. However, you're limited to Prisma's capabilities and can't easily switch to other ORMs without significant changes.

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