Uses

My default database for document-centric data. Flexible schema, great Node.js driver, and Atlas makes cloud hosting easy.

ODM for MongoDB in Node.js. Schema validation, middleware hooks, and virtuals make working with MongoDB structured and safe.

Serverless Redis for rate limiting, caching, and session storage. Serverless-compatible with a generous free tier.

Where this site lives. Zero-config deploys, preview URLs per PR, edge functions, and first-class Next.js support.

CI/CD automation. I use it for running tests, type checks, and build validations on every pull request.

Containerization for local development environments. Consistent setups across machines without 'it works on my machine' surprises.

My primary editor. Fast, extensible, and has everything I need with the right extensions. I spend most of my day here.

AI-powered fork of VS Code. I use it for complex refactors and exploring unfamiliar codebases. The AI diff view is excellent.

My primary full-stack framework. App Router, RSC, server actions, and first-class TypeScript support make it the best React meta-framework today.

The component model I think in. I use it through Next.js but understanding React deeply — hooks, reconciliation, context — is essential.

Lightweight and unopinionated Node.js framework for building REST APIs. Straightforward when you need a quick HTTP layer.

My default language for everything frontend and backend. The type system catches bugs before runtime and makes refactoring safe.

The foundation of the web. I write TypeScript but think in JavaScript — understanding the runtime semantics matters.

Go-to for scripting, data processing, and automation tasks. Clean syntax, huge ecosystem, and fast to iterate.

Utility-first CSS. No more context-switching between files. Design constraints baked in. Works brilliantly with component libraries.

Copy-paste component library built on Radix UI and Tailwind. Full control over markup — no black-box components.

The modern terminal for Windows. Tabbed sessions, GPU-accelerated rendering, and full Unicode support. Way better than the old cmd.

POSIX-compatible shell on Windows. Lets me run standard Unix commands and shell scripts without friction.

Version control. Conventional commits, branching strategies, and a clean git history are non-negotiables on every project.

API development and testing. Collections, environment variables, and automated tests for REST APIs.

Design tool for wireframes and UI mockups. Even as a developer, being able to read and work in Figma is essential for collaboration.

AI assistant for coding. I use it for code review, exploring unfamiliar patterns, and accelerating implementation on well-understood tasks.