MacBook Pro 16" (2019)
Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD. Reliable workhorse for development. Planning upgrade to M-series for improved build times.
Uses
My setup & daily toolkit.
18 tools across 4 categories — everything I use to build, ship, and collaborate.
HP EliteBook 840 G8
Secondary machine for testing cross-platform compatibility and running isolated development environments.
4K External Monitor
High-resolution display for comfortable extended coding sessions. Essential for reviewing large codebases and side-by-side comparisons.
Noise-Cancelling Headphones
Critical for deep work sessions and maintaining focus in any environment.
Ergonomic Setup
Adjustable standing desk and ergonomic chair. Sustainable productivity requires proper workspace ergonomics.
WebStorm
Primary IDE for JavaScript/TypeScript development. Intelligent refactoring, debugging, and framework-specific tooling.
VS Code
Lightweight editor for quick edits and specific language support through extensions.
IntelliJ IDEA
JVM-based development and backend services. Robust debugging and profiling capabilities.
iTerm2 + Zsh
Customized terminal environment with aliases, functions, and productivity enhancements.
Docker
Containerized development environments ensuring consistency across local, CI, and production.
Postman
API development and testing. Essential for designing and debugging REST endpoints.
Figma
UI/UX design collaboration. Translating designs to code with accurate implementation.
Excalidraw
Quick architecture diagrams and technical documentation sketches.
Notion
Knowledge management, technical documentation, and project planning.
ClickUp
Project management and sprint planning for team coordination.
Chrome DevTools
Performance profiling, debugging, and network analysis.
Brave Browser
Privacy-focused testing and cross-browser compatibility verification.
iOS Simulator
Mobile application testing and responsive design validation.