Uses
What I use
The tools, hardware, and software that make up my daily workflow.
Editor & Terminal
VS Code
Main editor. Extensions: ESLint, Prettier, Tailwind IntelliSense, GitLens.
Windows Terminal
With PowerShell 7 and Git Bash for Unix-style commands.
Warp
For occasions when I want a modern terminal with better completion.
Development
Node.js 20 LTS
Runtime for everything backend.
pnpm
Fast, disk-efficient package manager.
Docker Desktop
Local containers matching production.
TablePlus
MongoDB and SQL GUI.
Postman
API testing and documentation.
Design
Figma
Designs, prototypes, and whiteboarding.
Excalidraw
Architecture diagrams that look hand-drawn.
Cloudinary
Media storage and on-the-fly transformations.
Writing & Notes
Obsidian
Local-first knowledge base for notes and drafts.
Notion
Client project management and shared docs.
Deployment
DigitalOcean
VPS for most projects.
Cloudflare
DNS, DDoS protection, and edge caching.
MongoDB Atlas
Managed MongoDB with automated backups.
GitHub Actions
CI/CD on every merge.
Hardware
Windows PC
Ryzen 7, 32GB RAM — daily driver.
Mechanical keyboard
Tactile switches, because typing is most of the job.
Second monitor
Vertical orientation for reading code and docs.