Uses
Here is the long-list of software and hardware that I utilize to simplify my life and maximize my productivity! Check it out and let me know if I'm missing anything glaring. Inspired by Wes Bos.
Software
Development
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| VSCode | Code editor |
| GitHub | Git platform |
| React | Frontend JavaScript framework |
| Redux | Global state management |
| Gatsby.js | JAMstack site generator with React |
| Netlify | Simple content management system |
| Express.js | Node.js backend framework |
| .NET Core | C# backend framework |
| AWS | Preferred cloud platform |
| AWS Amplify | Toolset to quicky build secure, scalable full-stack applications |
| Serverless Framework | Develop, deploy, monitor and secure serverless applications |
| Python | Preferred for quick scripting and data science |
| Google Colab | Cloud-based Jupyter notebook with free GPUs |
Design
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Figma | Vector graphics editor and prototyping tool |
| Unsplash | Beautiful, free images and photos |
| ManyPixels | Royalty-free illustrations to power up projects |
| Undraw | Open-source illustrations for any idea |
| React Icons | Include popular icons in React projects easily |
Social
| Platform | Username |
|---|---|
| mattsichterman | |
| msichterman | |
| mattsichterman | |
| Telegram | msichterman |
| Discord | Matt Sichterman#9045 |
Productivity
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Notion | Markdown based notes, tasks, and wikis |
Utilities
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Postman | Simplify creating and testing APIs |
| Kap | Screen recorder with GIF functionality |
| Caffiene | Prevent Mac from sleeping |
| CleanMyMac X | Reclaim free space in seconds, speed up Mac, remove malware |
VSCode
| Extension | Description |
|---|---|
| One Dark Pro | Preferred theme |
| Bracket Pair Colorizer | Colorize matching brackets |
| Prettier | Code formatter on file save |
| ES7 React/Redux/GraphQL/React-Native snippets | JavaScript and React/Redux snippets |
Google Chrome
| Extension | Description |
|---|---|
| The Great Suspender | Reduce Chrome's memory footprint |
| LastPass | Password manager |
| Page Ruler Redux | Quick and easy way to measure components and check alignment |
| ColorZilla | Pick and analyze colors on any page |
| WhatFont | Identify the font face and size on any page |
Hardware
| Device | Description |
|---|---|
| iPhone XR | Phone |
| iPad Air 3 | Tablet |
| MacBook Air 13-inch (2017) | Computer |