My Developer Toolkit

Welcome to my digital workbench. This page offers a glimpse into the essential tools and technologies that power my daily work, from crafting robust backend systems to fine-tuning frontend experiences and navigating the depths of Linux. My philosophy is to choose the right tool for the job, prioritizing efficiency, reliability, and the joy of building.

Core Development Environment

These are the foundational tools that shape my coding experience:

  • Visual Studio Code (VS Code): My go-to IDE. Its marketplace, debugging capabilities, and Git integration make it indispensable. Highly customizable.

  • Vim: Beyond graphical editors, the terminal is my true home, and Vim is my steadfast companion within it. I extensively use Vim for its unparalleled efficiency and power as a text editor. Its modal editing paradigm and keyboard-driven interface allow for incredibly fast and precise code manipulation once mastered. I've configured my Vim environment with a carefully selected set of plugins and custom keybindings to optimize my workflow for development and system administration, enabling me to stay productive without ever leaving the terminal.

  • Tmux: Terminal multiplexer enabling multiple shell sessions, session persistence, and pane management. Boosts command-line productivity.

  • Shell Scripting (Bash/Zsh): Used for automating tasks and system configuration. Core productivity tool.

  • Git: Daily version control. Proficient with branches, commits, rebases, and collaboration workflows.

Backend & Database Technologies

Strong foundation in backend systems and data persistence:

  • Node.js: Runtime for building scalable network applications. Used with Express.js for APIs.

  • Express.js: Minimalist web framework for Node.js. Ideal for RESTful services.

  • PHP: Legacy and ongoing use. Early web dev experience.

  • MySQL: Relational database. Skilled in schema design, querying, and optimization.

  • PostgreSQL: Preferred for complex data handling and feature-rich projects.

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS): Used for deployment, cloud services, and infrastructure management.

Frontend & Web Technologies

Capable of delivering full-stack solutions:

  • React: Component-based JavaScript library for building user interfaces.

  • HTML/CSS/JavaScript: Core web stack. Strong understanding of structure, styling, and interactivity.

Operating Systems & System Administration

Deep systems knowledge and command-line fluency:

  • Linux (NixOS, Fedora, Debian, Arch Linux, Gentoo, Slackware, Ubuntu): Long-time user across distributions. Daily driver: NixOS for its declarative configuration and reproducibility.

  • File Systems (Btrfs, Ext4): Experienced with data integrity, snapshots (Btrfs), and standard Ext4 usage.

  • System Concepts: Proficient with:

    • File permissions
    • Logical Volume Management (LVM)
    • PAM
    • Kerberos
    • SSSD
    • Access Control Lists (ACLs)

Other Languages & Exploration

Continual exploration to expand tool proficiency:

  • Python: Used for scripting, automation, and tasks beyond Bash’s scope. Leverages libraries and strong documentation.

  • Clojure: Functional programming exposure. Explored for its concurrency model and paradigm shift benefits.