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Tools & Setup

Last updated: October 19, 2025

Here's what I use for development, productivity, and daily work.

Development

Editor & Terminal

  • IntelliJ - Primary IDE
  • iTerm2 - Terminal emulator with custom themes and configurations
  • PyCharm - I'm a JetBrains Truther, so loyal. I use this for FastAPI development
  • Webstorm - Recently got into this for web development (stay tuned!)

Languages & Frameworks

  • Java/SpringBoot - For all Backend Development in Java
  • Python/FastAPI - Backend development, scripting, competitive programming
  • React & Next.js - I have no choice but to learn this

Tools & Services

  • Docker - Containerization for development and deployment
  • Git & GitHub Desktop - Version control and collaboration
  • Postman - API testing and development

Hardware

Computer

  • MacBook M3 Air - Primary development machine. 16GB RAM, 512GB storage
  • MacBook M4 Pro - 24GB RAM, 512GB storage

Monitor

  • LG 27US550-W 27" 4K - Monitor

Keyboards

  • Ducky Mini - Mechanical keyboard
  • Chroma - Basic keyboard

Mouse

  • Toad One - Best mouse in the world

Tab

  • Lenovo K10 - I stole this from my brother basically. Recently he told he will give his iPad to me. Shoutout to him.

Docks

  • Amkette - HDMI to USB-C connection

Audio

  • Sony XM4 - Noise-Cancelling Headphones
  • Realme T310 - Earbuds
  • Sony MDR-EX15AP EX Stereo - Wired Headphones

Software & Apps

Productivity

  • Notion - Note-taking, project management, and documentation
  • Mac Notes App - Just to copy paste
  • Slack/Discord - Communication

Browsers & Extensions

  • Zen Browser - Primary browser for everything
  • UBlock Origin - Do I need to say more about this?

Services

Hosting & Deployment

  • AWS - Cloud services and storage
  • GCP - I'm still getting hands-on

Databases

  • MySQL - Primary database for applications
  • PostgreSQL - Secondary database for applications
  • Redis - Caching and session storage
  • MongoDB - Got handson on this recently. Not so recommended

This page is updated regularly as my setup evolves. If you have questions about any of these tools or want recommendations, feel free to text me!