On the surface, an application may look simple as it aims to solve end-users problems. However, under the hood, a collection of components known as the software stack plays a crucial role in how the application works.

As a developer, you must know about software stack. This article will cover “What is Software Stack?” and its different layers. We’ll also cover popular software stacks so that you can learn which software stack to pick for your application development. Let’s get started.