Uses

My primary code editor. Fast, extensible, and the ecosystem of extensions is unmatched.

AI pair programmer that lives inside VS Code. Speeds up boilerplate and helps explore unfamiliar APIs.

VS Code theme - warm dark palette that's easy on the eyes during long sessions.

Modern terminal for Windows with tabs, panes, GPU-accelerated rendering, and custom themes.

Version control. I use the CLI for most operations and VS Code's Git integration for diffs and staging.

Node.js version manager. Simple, reliable, and widely used for managing multiple Node.js versions.

JavaScript runtime for backend development. Currently running v22 LTS.

Fast, disk-efficient package manager. Saves storage with hard links and is noticeably faster than npm/yarn.

Containerization for consistent dev/prod environments. Essential for database services and microservices.

API testing and development. I use it for debugging REST APIs and sharing collections with teams.

Linting for JavaScript/TypeScript. Using ESLint 9 flat config in all projects.

Security scanning for dependencies and code. Catches vulnerabilities before they reach production.

React framework for production. App Router, server components, and static generation make it my go-to for web apps.

UI library for building component-based interfaces. React 19 with server components is a game changer.

Utility-first CSS framework. V4 with the new engine is incredibly fast. I don't write custom CSS anymore.

Strict mode everywhere. Type safety catches bugs before they ship and makes refactoring fearless.

Cross-platform mobile framework. Single codebase for iOS and Android with native performance.

Versatile language for scripting, APIs, and data processing. FastAPI for backend services.

UI design tool for prototyping and design systems. Collaborative features are excellent for team workflows.

Note-taking, project planning, and documentation. My second brain for organizing work and ideas.

Free diagramming tool for flowcharts, architecture diagrams, and technical drawings. Works in browser and as a VS Code extension.

Professional diagramming platform for complex workflows, system architecture, and team collaboration.

Team collaboration and documentation platform. Central hub for project docs, knowledge bases, and team wikis.

Project tracking and agile management. Sprint planning, issue tracking, and workflow automation for engineering teams.

Deployment platform for Next.js. Zero-config deploys, preview branches, and edge functions.

Cloud infrastructure for production workloads - EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and EKS for Kubernetes.

Container orchestration for managing microservices at scale. Running production workloads on EKS.

Infrastructure as code for provisioning and managing cloud resources. Reproducible, version-controlled infrastructure.

Code hosting, CI/CD with Actions, and project management. The center of my development workflow.

Linux distribution for development and servers. My preferred OS for cloud workloads and containers.

Cloud-based virtual desktops for remote development. Consistent dev environment accessible anywhere.

My default relational database. Reliable, feature-rich, and great with ORMs like Prisma.

Document database for flexible schemas. Useful for rapid prototyping and content-heavy apps.

In-memory data store for caching, sessions, and real-time features. Unbeatable speed.

Columnar database for analytics. Handles billions of rows with sub-second query performance.

Accessibility testing extension. Scans pages for WCAG violations and provides actionable fixes.

Web accessibility evaluation tool. Visual feedback on accessibility issues directly in the browser.