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Why the best AI tech stack is from 1995 (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL)

Kent Nguyen argues in a blog post that the best AI tech stack is from 1995, citing HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SQL as the foundational technologies for building AI applications. He contends that these mature, widely-supported tools offer stability and simplicity compared to newer frameworks, making them ideal for production AI systems. The post highlights the enduring relevance of these classic web technologies in modern AI development, emphasizing their reliability and developer familiarity.

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https://kentnguyen.com/blog/why-the-best-ai-tech-stack-is-from-1995/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49511445

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