The stack I ship with, and the tools around it.

Laravel and Symfony on the backend, React and Next.js on the frontend, AWS in production — plus the editors, browsers, and trackers I reach for every day.

Stack

  • Frontend

    JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Next.js, TailwindCSS, Alpine.js, Livewire, and D3.js.

  • Backend

    PHP (Laravel, Symfony), Node.js (Express), Python (Django), REST/OpenAPI, and Stripe & Intercom APIs.

  • Cloud & DevOps

    AWS (EBS, RDS, IAM, Route53), Vercel, Cloudflare, CI/CD, Pest, and Jest.

  • Databases

    SQL, GraphQL, MongoDB, Firebase, Supabase, and DynamoDB.

Development tools

  • Visual Studio Code (VS Code)

    VS Code is a popular and powerful code editor developed by Microsoft. Some of its best features include: IntelliSense, Debugging, Git integration, and Extensions.

  • Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)

    WSL is a feature in Microsoft Windows that allows users to run native Linux command-line tools and applications on their Windows operating system. Some of its best features include: Compatibility, Performance, and Integration.

  • TablePlus

    TablePlus is a database management tool that allows users to connect to and manage various database servers. Some of its best features include: Multi-database support, SQL editor, and Table data editor.

  • Polypane

    Polypane is a web browser that allows users to view and test their websites across multiple devices and resolutions simultaneously. Some of its best features include: Responsive design testing, Advanced debugging support, and Advanced dev tools.

  • Insomnia

    Insomnia is a popular API testing and development tool. Some of its best features include: API development, API testing, and API documentation.

  • Windows Terminal

    Windows Terminal is a modern terminal emulator for Windows that allows users to access multiple command-line tools and shells from a single interface. Some of its best features include: Multiple shells, Customization, Integrations, and Performance.

Design

  • Figma

    Figma is a collaborative design and prototyping tool that allows teams to create and design digital products. Some of its best features include: Collaboration, Prototyping, Design components, Vector editing, Cross-platform compatibility, and Customizable workspace.

Productivity

  • Slack

    Slack is a popular team communication and collaboration platform. Some of its best features include: Real-time messaging, Integrations, and File sharing.

  • Linear

    Linear is a project management and collaboration tool that helps teams track, prioritize, and complete tasks. Some of its best features include: Kanban boards, Task dependencies, Collaboration, Custom fields, Automation, and Integrations.