Software I use, gadgets I love, and other things I recommend.

I get asked a lot about the things I use to build software, stay productive, or buy to fool myself into thinking I’m being productive when I’m really just procrastinating. Here’s a big list of all of my favorite stuff.

Workstation

  • 15” MacBook Pro, 2.6 GHz 6-Core Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM (2018)

    I was using an Intel-based 15” MacBook Pro prior to this and the difference is night and day. I’ve never heard the fans turn on a single time, even under the incredibly heavy loads I put it through with our various launch simulations.

  • HP VH240A LCD-Backlit 24 Inch Anti-Glare FHD (1920 x 1080) Monitor

    This display matches we already have and used to expand the desktop for work. It is reliable and ergonomic. If starting again, there are better options.

JS Frameworks

  • Sveltekit

    SvelteKit is built on Svelte, a UI framework that uses a compiler to let you write breathtakingly concise components that do minimal work in the browser

  • React

    React is a free and open-source front-end JavaScript library for building user interfaces based on components. It is maintained by Meta and a community of individual developers and companies.