Wed Jun 04 2025
Overview of the tools I use
(To be updated overtime)
Javascript is really convenient, with only its syntax you can make fullstack applications.
With NodeJS on the backend and dozens of Javascript frontend frameworks to choose from.
At the same time, AI is better at generating templates for the most popular languages,
and at providing support for the most common tools.
On the frontend I use Tailwindcss, regardless of the framework, mainly because I can handle all the
designing in a single file. It also works great with AI. AI can quickly scaffold html/tailwindcss
templates for when you start a new project and need visual support.
I also use Postman and Hoppscotch, must-have tools for API testing.
MySQL is part of my arsenal because I had to use it in Uni.
I had to learn it from top to bottom so I don't feel like wasting all this time mastering it.
It's commonly used, has a lot of support and it's reliable. It will work perfectly for most projects.
However, it is underperformant and database management systems like PostgreSQL are better
in nearly all benchmarks. So I'm currently moving away from MySQL in favor of PostgreSQL.
Since I use Javascript heavily, MongoDB is my default database, it integrates perfectly with NodeJS
and its non relational approach is an advantage in a lot of my projects.
MySQL vs PostgreSQL
MongoDB vs PostgreSQL
Godot is the best game engine for indie game developers. No subscription, no fees and it's open source.
It works well for small games, especially 2D games and it has great support.
I love Godot <3
Checkout Godot!
Digital Ocean and Netlify are the best hosting experiences I've had for static sites.
Clean UI, no clutter, easy to use, generous free tiers and you get your app up and running in no time!
I use AWS EC2 instances for everything non-static with docker and github actions to quickly deploy
and maintain.
ChatGPT - For generating templates, brainstorming and general assistance.
Google Workspace - For docs, email, collaboration and NotebookLM.
OBS Studio - Video recording and streaming
Shotcut - Lightweight video editing for Windows
GIMP - Open source image editing
Inkscape - Free vector graphics editor
That's all.
- Mafupa