My Development Setup for 2026

People often ask me about my development setup, so I thought I'd share what I'm currently using.

Hardware

• Laptop: Modern development machine with plenty of RAM
• Monitor: Dual monitor setup for maximum productivity
• Keyboard: Mechanical keyboard for comfortable typing
• Mouse: Ergonomic mouse to prevent wrist strain

Software & Tools

Code Editor

VS Code is my editor of choice. Key extensions I use:

• ESLint
• Prettier
• GitLens
• Tailwind CSS IntelliSense
• Auto Rename Tag

Terminal

I use PowerShell on Windows with:

• Windows Terminal for tabbed sessions
• Git for version control

Browser

Chrome with DevTools for development and testing.

Design Tools

• Figma for UI/UX design
• Excalidraw for quick diagrams

Development Stack

My go-to stack for web projects:

• Frontend: Next.js + React + TypeScript
• Styling: Tailwind CSS
• Deployment: Vercel
• Database: PostgreSQL or MongoDB
• Authentication: NextAuth.js

Productivity

• Notion for notes and documentation
• Linear for project management
• Slack for team communication

Conclusion

This setup works great for me, but remember that the best setup is the one that works for you. Experiment and find what makes you most productive!

What's your development setup like? Let me know!