Uses

This is a list of my personal devices and preferred applications and services that I am currently using for development purposes.

Workstation

• 13" MacBook Air 3.2Ghz M1, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage (2020)

  Prior to this I was using a custom PC that I specifically built for gaming. Over the years my passion for gaming had declined, so I decided to trade my PC in a favor for a portable machine.

• 14" HP ProBook 440 G7 4.9Ghz i7-10510U, 20GB RAM, 512GB Storage (2020)

  This machine is provided by my current employer which I requested for developer specifications. I run Windows and Linux on this machine to develop work related projects.

• 34" Acer Nitro XV340CKP 144hz, 3440x1440 Monitor

  Switching from 2 monitors setup to an ultrawide monitor has greatly improved my productivity. I personally prefered non-curved over curved displays generally because of design aesthetic.

Development Tools

• Visual Studio Code

  I consider this as the GOAT fot its various plugin extensions, built-in git repository tracking and integrated terminal. Personally I prefer the default dark theme.

• TablePlus

  My go-to DBMS when managing database for its intuitive and sleek design. Its cross-platform compatibility ensures seamless usage across multiple operating systems.

• Docker

  A must have tool for every developer. This platform eliminated my need for complex virtualization, simplifying the process of setting up my development environment.

• Postman

  Another must have tool for every developer. This API platform allows me to efficiently build and test APIs during development, streamlining the creation process and enhancing productivity.

• Github

  This version control platform is where I store all of my source codes, ensuring version history is tracked and safeguarded. I don't know what I would do without it.

• Chrome, Safari, Edge, Fire and Opera Web Browsers

  I mainly use Chrome for browsing on all my devices. Other browsers are for debugging purposes as different browsers have their respective set of behaviors.

Hosting Services

• Digital Ocean

  This is my chosen platform for deploying the majority of my core projects. Its scalability and containerization abilities makes deployment to be effortless.

• Vercel

  This is my preferred hosting platform to show project demonstration. The effortless deployment process and most importantly free tier perfectly suits all my requirements.

• Github Pages

  I host most of my static projects on Github Pages including this site. Deployment can be done easily by simply pushing my code into the repository.

Notable Applications

• Figma

  Simple but exceptional design tool that I rely on for wireframing, prototyping, and even logo creation. Its user-friendly interface and intuitive features make it easy to bring my design ideas to life.

• Notion

  Note-taking application that I use for organizing my thoughts, planning my next steps, and keeping track of important information. I have this installed on all my devices.

• Spotify

  I code better algorithms while listening to music. I find that listening to synthwave, lofi, and trance genres create the perfect ambiance for programming.