Bracket Creator is built with Next.js (App Router) and React, typed with TypeScript, styled with Tailwind CSS, and localized through a lightweight i18n/messages layer. This combination optimizes performance, developer velocity, and user privacy. Next.js provides a production‑grade React runtime with file‑system routing, automatic code splitting, and smart asset handling. We lean on static rendering for instant loads and predictable SEO while keeping core editing logic on the client so brackets, names, and images remain in the browser—no server persistence, aligning with our privacy‑first principle.
TypeScript gives us strict types over bracket math, round generation, and export flows, catching edge cases early and making refactors safe as we scale from 2 to 128 teams. React’s component model maps naturally to rounds, matches, and controls, enabling predictable state updates when advancing winners or toggling visibility. Tailwind CSS keeps styling consistent and maintainable without a heavy CSS layer; utility classes make responsive, accessible layouts straightforward across mobile and desktop.
Our i18n approach separates copy from code, enabling locale‑aware routes and messages without coupling to a backend. On the build side, Next/SWC compiles to small, tree‑shaken bundles; dynamic imports keep the initial payload lean, and image tooling preserves crisp logos. The result is a modern, maintainable stack that delivers tangible benefits: fast first paint, smooth interactions, clean exports, and zero accounts or data trails. In short, this stack lets us ship a trustworthy, privacy‑respecting bracket tool that feels instant, looks professional, and scales effortlessly with your event.