Stack & Setup
What I use to build things. Updated when something changes in my workflow.
Development Setup
EditorVS Code (primary), Cursor (AI-assisted)
TerminalWarp
Version ControlGit & GitHub
API testingPostman, bruno
Database GUITablePlus
React Native SetupExpo for quick prototyping, Bare React Native otherwise
Tech Stack I Reach For
FrontendNext.js (App Router), React
MobileReact Native (Expo)
BackendNode.js, Express
DatabasePostgreSQL (pgvector for AI search projects)
ORMPrisma
Hosting & CloudHeroku (enterprise projects), Vercel (frontends), GCP (databases & Cloud Run)
AI Tools — Daily Use
Claude (claude.ai)Primary AI assistant for reasoning, code blocks, copy editing, and technical brainstorming.
Claude CodeTerminal CLI tool for AI-assisted coding directly inside workspace codebases.
CursorAI code editor for mid-sized changes, context-aware editing, and inline suggestions.
Anthropic APIsUsed directly for LangGraph workflows, RAG pipelines, and enterprise automation setups.
Productivity & Hardware
Notes & TasksNotion (team orchestration), Apple Notes (quick capture), Linear (issue tracking)
CommunicationSlack for internal communication, WhatsApp for client collaborations in India
Hardware SetupMacBook Pro (M-series Apple Silicon), Android daily driver (React Native and mobile testing)