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Everything I use on a regular basis for web/game development and gaming. Inspired by uses.tech.

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Languages, Frameworks, Libraries, & Runtimes, oh my!

Rather than listing my experience in a random order, I’ve organized everything from most to least familiar to better highlight what I’m most comfortable working with currently.

Programming languages

  • JavaScript/TypeScript —> Python —> Go —> C

Frameworks

  • JavaScript: Astro.js —> React.js —> Next.js —> Electron.js —> Vue.js
  • CSS: Tailwind CSS —> Materialize —> Bulma CSS —> Material UI
  • Python: Pygame-ce —> Flask

Databases

  • MySQL —> MongoDB —> SQLite

Runtimes

  • Node.js

API’s

  • REST —> GraphQL

Software

  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Home (Desktop & Laptop)
    • Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Ubuntu 24.04 (Desktop Only)
  • Code Editor: Visual Studio Code
  • Image Editing/Asset Creation:
    • Figma
    • Irfanview
    • GIMP
    • Aseprite
  • Planning/Diagramming:
    • Excalidraw
    • Figma Figjam
  • Communication/Collaboration:
    • Slack
    • Discord
    • Zoom

Hardware

I’m a dedicated PC hardware enthusiast and have been building my own systems since middle school (with a brief hiatus during my time in the Navy). In recent years, I’ve developed an affinity for small form factor (SFF) builds, and this is my current setup:

Desktop - Custom Built

Desktop Pic

  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
  • GPU: Asus ProArt OC GeForce RTX 4080
  • RAM: G.Skill Flare X5 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL28
  • Storage: Crucial P5 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive (x2)
  • Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI Mini ITX AM5
  • PSU: Corsair SF750 (2018) 750 W 80+ Platinum
  • Case: FormD T1 - SW Kit - Black w/Anodized Aluminum Mesh
  • Peripherals:
    • Monitor: Dell Alienware AW3821DW 37.5” 3840 x 1600 144 Hz
    • Mouse: Logitech G502 X Lightspeed
    • Keyboard: Wooting 80 HE PCR Ghost
    • Headphones: HiFiMAN Arya
    • DAC: JDS Labs Element II

Laptop - Framework Laptop 13

  • CPU: Intel Core i7-1280P
  • GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics (Integrated)
  • RAM: Crucial 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3200MHZ CL22
  • Storage: Western Digital Black SN850X 2TB
  • WiFi Card: AX210 vPro WiFi
  • Expansion Cards: 1 x USB-A, 3 x USB-C