Limited backend and database support for full-stack applications
7/10 HighVercel focuses primarily on frontend deployment, providing limited support for databases and backend services. Developers cannot create sophisticated full-stack applications without using external services, adding complexity and additional costs that create architectural constraints.
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If you've ever built a frontend app with Vite and then realized you need a backend for things like databases, user accounts, or you wanted to add server-side rendering (SSR), you know it can get complicated. Each path added complexity, forcing you to manage two different projects, deal with separate deployments, or a lot of manual plumbing and knowledge.
Vercel focuses on frontend deployment, limiting support for databases and backend services. Programmers find they can't create sophisticated full-stack applications. Must use external services for databases, adding complexity and costs.