In a tutorial for building an ecommerce website, the text discusses using React for the frontend and 8base for the backend, highlighting the need for a basic understanding of React, Node.js, and GraphQL. React is introduced as a component-based JavaScript library for building user interfaces, while 8base is presented as a GraphQL backend enabling quick delivery of enterprise applications with full-stack JavaScript. The tutorial guides users through setting up an 8base account, defining data schemas, and creating tables for product information, followed by connecting a React frontend to the backend using Apollo Client for GraphQL queries. The process includes creating various components such as Navbar, Footer, Products, and Cart, using Bootstrap for styling, and implementing cart functionality to enhance user interaction. The tutorial aims to provide foundational knowledge for developing powerful ecommerce websites without the need for extensive backend management, supported by tools like LogRocket for monitoring user experiences.