This is the best answer. Don't just build what you know, use something you've already built (if you have it.) Maybe upgrade to the latest, first. And also: If y

This is the best answer. Don't just build what you know, use something you've already built (if you have it.) Maybe upgrade to the latest, first. And also: If you are trying to create a new business, go as boring as possible. Do you want to experiment with technology, or with business logic? Decide this up-front and if its business logic, go with boring, stable, mature, steady, proven. You can always create experimental services once the boring monolith business takes off.