My development setup and tools.

I use a single LG 27" UltraGear monitor as part of my daily setup. I moved away from a dual-monitor configuration to keep my workspace more minimal and focused. The larger screen gives me enough room for coding, documentation, and testing side by side without feeling cluttered.

Its sharp display, smooth responsiveness, and solid color output make long development sessions more comfortable and productive, making it a reliable part of my workflow.

I appreciate the Fantech Helios GO XD5 mouse for its versatility and functionality. Its adjustable DPI settings allow for customized sensitivity levels, catering to various tasks and preferences. Moreover, the option to use it wired or wirelessly provides flexibility in usage, ensuring seamless transitions between different setups. Additionally, the mouse boasts a long-lasting battery life, offering uninterrupted productivity without frequent recharging.

I currently use the Royal Kludge N980 as my daily keyboard for development work. It offers a solid typing experience with a practical layout that balances function keys, numpad access, and compact spacing. The build quality, responsiveness, and overall comfort make it reliable for long coding sessions, fitting well into my clean and efficient workspace setup.

I currently use the Fantech HG22 as my daily headset for calls and meetings. It delivers clear microphone quality and reliable audio, making communication smooth and consistent during development work. While it’s a wired setup, its comfort and dependable performance make it a practical and reliable part of my workflow.

My current desktop setup runs on a Ryzen 7 3700X with 32GB of RAM, paired with a Samsung Q70 1TB SSD, WD Green 1TB M.2 SSD, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060. It handles my day-to-day development workload smoothly across Laravel, Vue/Nuxt, and general web projects.

This setup gives me reliable performance for coding, multitasking, local environments, and occasional design work without unnecessary overhead. It remains fast, stable, and more than capable of supporting my workflow.

My MacBook Air M1 is my go-to machine when working on the go. Despite not being the newest model, it remains fast, efficient, and reliable for Laravel, Vue/Nuxt, and general web development tasks. Its strong battery life and silent performance make it ideal for focused work outside my main setup.

It continues to handle everyday development smoothly, making it a dependable part of my workflow wherever I work.

VS Code is my primary code editor for day-to-day development. I use it across Laravel, Vue/Nuxt, and general web projects for writing, debugging, and maintaining code. Its speed, flexibility, and strong extension ecosystem allow me to tailor the environment to my workflow while keeping things fast and efficient. It remains a reliable and essential part of how I build and ship applications.

Herd is my primary local development environment for Laravel projects. It’s lightweight, fast, and designed specifically for modern Laravel workflows. I use it for running PHP services, managing sites, and handling dependencies without the overhead of more complex setups. Its simplicity and performance allow me to focus on development instead of environment configuration, making it a reliable choice for my day-to-day work.

GitHub is central to my workflow for version control, collaboration, and project organization. I use it daily for managing repositories, reviewing code, tracking issues, and coordinating with teams. Its clean workflow and integrations make it easy to maintain structured, reliable development processes across projects.

Ray is one of my go-to tools for debugging during development, especially in Laravel projects. I use it to quickly inspect data, trace issues, and monitor application behavior in real time. Its clean interface and reliable output make debugging faster and more efficient, helping me stay focused on solving problems instead of digging through logs.

TablePlus is my go-to database management tool for working with MySQL and other databases during development. I use it for quick queries, schema changes, and inspecting data across projects. Its clean interface, speed, and reliability make everyday database tasks much easier and more efficient, which is why it remains a core part of my workflow.

Mailtrap is part of my workflow for testing email functionality during development. I use it to safely inspect email content, debug delivery issues, and validate workflows before pushing to production. Its clean interface and reliable sandbox environment make it a practical and efficient tool for building applications that rely on email.

MailTemp is a personal project I built for generating disposable email addresses for testing and privacy use cases. I mainly use it during development to verify email workflows, test mail delivery, and avoid cluttering real inboxes. It’s simple, reliable, and fits naturally into my workflow when building and testing applications that rely on email functionality.

Cleavr is my go-to platform for server provisioning, deployment, and ongoing management. It handles everything I need—provisioning, SSL, deployments, monitoring, and backups—in a clean and reliable interface. After using Laravel Forge for years, I found Cleavr to be more flexible for my workflow while remaining cost-effective. It simplifies server management so I can stay focused on building and shipping applications.

Affinity Designer is my go-to design tool for quick UI work, graphics, and simple layouts. I chose it for its one-time purchase model and solid performance compared to subscription-based tools. As a developer who occasionally handles design tasks, it gives me everything I need—clean vector tools, layout support, and a smooth workflow—without unnecessary complexity. It’s fast, reliable, and fits perfectly into my practical, developer-focused workflow.