My tools I use. functional. practical. probably second hand.
For those looking to compare apples to apples - your apples are better. While my mouth salivates at the idea of a Herman Miller setup, saner heads pervail. For now...
Workstation
15” MacBook Pro, i7, 16gb ram (2017)
I live by the if it ain't broke don't fix it philosophy. Originally, a hand-me-down from my mom. I have spent the last 3 years coding with it, and hope to get a few more out of it.
LG UltaFine 5k 27"
This is one gorgeous monitor. As my fiance says
you can see every freckle and crease in a person's skin.
Originally, purchased off Craigslist it worked great for the first year. Now it has a dead line of pixels down the middle.Logitech MX Mini Keys
While the old me considered switch colors like political parties. The new me takes a simpler approach. Hot keys? check. tactile key stroke? check. Long battery life? check.
SHW Automatic Standing Desk
Nice automatic standing desk, that has never been risen in the time I own it.
Poppin Task Chair
Purchased 4 of them off craigslist for $100, sold 3 for $80 each. Now I have a comfy chair and an extra $140 in my pocket.
Development tools
VS Code
Having struggled to close VIM enough times. VS Code allows me to work any type of project, from VR to mobile to web. A true craftsman never blames his tools.
iTerm2
It adds some pretty colors and cool layouts. If you got any tips or tricks for iTerm2 hit me up!
Design
Figma
I have used a variety of design tools, but my personal favorite is figma. A good free tier for the solo guy like myself, but with enough features to handle even the largest projects.