A curated list of tools, technologies, and platforms I use across development, design, and deployment.
🖥️ Development Tools
- Visual Studio Code – My go-to code editor with a rich plugin ecosystem.
- Visual Studio – Best for C# and .NET development.
- Notepad++ – Lightweight text and config file editing.
- Xcode – Essential for building apps on Apple platforms.
- ChatGPT – For creative thinking, content ideation, and brainstorming
- Gemini – AI support for coding, technical explanations, and research
💻 Programming Languages & Frameworks
- Python – My tool of choice for scripts, automation, and data tasks.
- Node.js – Backend and tooling support in JavaScript.
- React.js + Vite – My front-end stack for fast and modern web apps.
- Flutter + Dart – For cross-platform mobile app development.
- C# – Backend and enterprise app development.
- Kotlin – Android app development.
🗄️ Databases & Data Tools
- SQLite / SQLite Studio – Great for lightweight local databases.
- MySQL / MySQL Workbench – Reliable open-source relational database.
- SQL Server / SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) – For enterprise database management.
- SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services) – Reporting and dashboard generation.
🌐 Operating Systems & Servers
- Ubuntu – Preferred Linux distro for development and servers.
- Windows – Main desktop environment and compatibility layer.
- Nginx – Fast, lightweight web server and reverse proxy.
- Apache – Versatile HTTP server for many hosting setups.
- PM2 – Process manager for Node.js apps.
🌐 Web & CMS
- WordPress – Flexible CMS for websites and blogs.
- Aras Innovator – PLM platform for product lifecycle management.
🎨 Design & Markup
- Krita – Open-source digital painting and illustration.
- Markdown – My go-to syntax for notes and documentation.
- Regex – A daily must-have for parsing and pattern matching.
🔧 Utilities & Essentials
- SCP – Simple and secure file transfers over SSH.
- Command Line – Terminal power on both Linux and Windows.
