This is so very, very silly. Yes, there are lots of options... just like development on any other platform or in any other language. If you allow yourself to be sidetracked by all the shiny things, of course you&#x27;ll never get any real work done. And if decision paralysis is preventing you from even <i>starting</i> the project... well, I&#x27;m sorry to say you may not have the stamina that&#x27;s needed to see a project to it&#x27;s full completion.<p>Really, it&#x27;s just so simple- <i>Write the code that does the stuff.</i> That&#x27;s it. Everything else is bullshit. Pick a framework at random. Don&#x27;t write tests. Use vanilla javascript. Don&#x27;t bother with a build tool. That&#x27;s really all there is to it. Every other decision is premature- you likely do not know your requirements yet, much less understand the costs and benefits of gulp vs grunt. Don&#x27;t even try. Just start writing. When the problem becomes apparent, <i>then</i> cross that bridge. Yes, you will re-write a lot of code. Pull up your pants and get it done. Re-writing code is always better than never-writing code.<p>You don&#x27;t need to collect all your tools before you begin. Just start your work.