Uses

A somewhat comprehensive list of tools, apps, hardware, and more that I use on a daily basis to design and code things.

Backend

I use Node.js to build scalable network applications.
I feel very comfortable using MongoDB as a database. I am also expert with SQL databases like PostgreSQL.
Prisma is my ORM of choice for database interactions.
I use Redis for caching and session management.
My cloud infrastructure is mostly on AWS and Google Cloud, including Firebase for various backend services.
For message brokering and event-driven architecture, I use RabbitMQ.
Kubernetes is my go-to solution for managing containerized applications at scale. Learn more about Kubernetes.
I use Nginx and Apache for web server management, depending on the project requirements.

Docker is a fundamental part of my development and deployment workflow. It allows me to create, deploy, and run applications in isolated containers.
I use AWS EKS and ECS to manage and scale containerized applications in the cloud.
I utilize Docker Compose for defining and running multi-container Docker applications in development environments.

For CI/CD pipelines, I rely on GitHub Actions to automate testing, building, and deployment processes.
For logging and centralized log management, I use Elasticsearch for powerful search and analytics capabilities.
I use AWS CloudWatch for monitoring and managing logs, metrics, and alarms across my AWS infrastructure.
I use Kubernetes for container orchestration, ensuring that my applications run reliably and can scale easily.

I use Linear Algebra for implementing various computer graphics algorithms, including transformations in 3D space.
Calculus is essential for understanding changes in systems and optimizing algorithms, particularly in machine learning and physics simulations.
Discrete Mathematics helps in structuring algorithms, data structures, and understanding the theory behind computation.
I often apply concepts from Probability Theory in areas like machine learning, statistical analysis, and decision-making processes.
Physics plays a crucial role in simulations and graphics, helping to create realistic animations and interactions in virtual environments.
For understanding and implementing encryption algorithms, Number Theory is indispensable.

I use Visual Studio Code as my text editor, with the Atom One Dark theme and Operator Mono as my typeface of choice.
React is my front end Javascript library of choice. The component-centric mental model is the first thing that truly made sense to me as a designer.
For 3D effects and image shaders I use three.js. It has a bit of a learning curve but you can do some really powerful stuff with it.
For CSS, I use SCSS (Sass) for enhanced CSS preprocessing.
For Javascript animations I use Framer Motion, it’s a great way to add spring animations to React and three.js.
I also use GSAP for advanced animations and interactions on the web.
For building and testing UI components in isolation I use Storybook.
I develop mobile apps with React Native, enabling cross-platform development.