Software delivery & architecture · Core
Technology stack
Also called: tech stack
ELI5
The main technologies behind the product.
Used in conversation
“The technology stack is mature but difficult to hire for.”
Definition
The set of programming languages, frameworks, databases and infrastructure used to build and run a product.
Here “Technology stack” means: The set of programming languages, frameworks, databases and infrastructure used to build and run a product.
Pitch context
You will see “Technology stack” in product strategy decks, roadmaps, experiments and architecture reviews when the discussion reaches software delivery & architecture.
Why it matters: It helps a reader interpret software delivery & architecture without confusing the measure, decision, role or evidence being discussed.
Sources & evidence · 2
Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- National Institute of Standards and Technology — Computer Security Resource Center GlossaryDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- Scrum Guides — The Scrum Guide — official current versionSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16