Dev Kit

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.