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My Developer Workspace: Tools, Extensions, and Setup

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A behind-the-scenes look at my development setup—tools, workflow, and best practices that keep me productive and efficient.

My Developer Workspace: Tools, Extensions, and Setup

Here’s a breakdown of the software, VSCode extensions, and productivity hacks that power my day-to-day development process

VSCode – My IDE of Choice

I’m a VSCode user. I’ve customized it with the following extensions that make coding a lot easier:

  • Atom One Dark Theme: Smooth, eye-friendly dark theme—keeps me in the flow. URL
  • Code Spell Checker: Catches those pesky spelling errors in comments and strings. URL
  • EditorConfig: Keeps my coding styles consistent across different projects. URL
  • ESLint: A must-have for writing clean, error-free JavaScript. URL
  • GitLens: Enhances Git integration with super helpful visualizations. URL
  • Highlight Matching Tag: This makes navigating HTML and XML tags a breeze. URL
  • Import Cost: Gives me the size of imported packages, ensuring I keep things lean and optimized. URL
  • Increment Selection: Handy for selecting matching text or code blocks quickly. URL
  • JavaScript (ES6) code snippets: Save time with ready-to-use JS snippets. URL
  • Live Server: Perfect for developing locally with auto-reloads. URL
  • Prettier Formatter: Automatically formats my code based on pre-configured styles. URL
  • Thunder Client: A lightweight Rest API Client. URL
  • Total TypeScript: Get translations of TypeScript’s most cryptic errors. URL

Windows Terminal – Multi-Tab

I run a multi-tab Windows Terminal, which allows me to open tabs for Bash, PowerShell, or whatever else I need. I can split the screen when multitasking across environments. URL

Browsers for Testing

  • Firefox: This is my go-to browser for web testing and debugging. Plus, DevTools are all built-in — no extra add-ons.
  • Microsoft Edge & Chrome: I use these browsers to make sure everything works cross-browsers.

Git Fork – Git Client

A minimal and fast Git client, It’s simple, intuitive, and just gets the job done and it’s free! URL

Sublime Text – Quick File Edits

When I need to edit something fast, Sublime Text comes in clutch. It’s lightweight and lets me make quick edits without opening my full IDE.

Postman – API Testing

Postman is my tool of choice for testing APIs. i use it mainly when working on a large projects, or when working on a shared workspace.

PowerToys – All-In-One Productivity Boost

Microsoft PowerToys is my Swiss Army knife for productivity. Features like PowerRename, Always on Top, Color Picker, and more.. URL