Tools I actually use.

Full-stack PHP framework for enterprise applications, APIs, and admin panels.

Token-based authentication for SPAs and mobile applications.

Queue monitoring and management for background job processing.

WebSocket server for real-time features and live dashboards.

PHP dependency management with strict lockfile discipline.

Server-side language for scalable web applications and APIs.

React framework with App Router for full-stack applications and content sites.

Component library for building interactive user interfaces.

Type-safe JavaScript for scalable and maintainable codebases.

Utility-first CSS framework for rapid and consistent styling.

Animation library for smooth, performant UI transitions.

Fast build tool for development and optimized production bundles.

Primary relational database for transactional workloads and complex queries.

Advanced RDBMS for JSON operations, window functions, and rich data types.

In-memory data structure store for caching, queues, and sessions.

Object storage for files, assets, and backups with global distribution.

Managed database service for MySQL and PostgreSQL with automated backups.

Virtual servers for application hosting and compute workloads.

Global CDN for fast content delivery and edge computing.

DNS service with health checks and traffic routing.

Containerization for consistent development and deployment environments.

CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, building, and deployment.

DNS, CDN, and security for additional performance and protection.

JavaScript/TypeScript linting for code quality and consistency.

Opinionated code formatting to eliminate style debates.

Static analysis for PHP to catch type errors and bugs.

PHP code style fixer following PSR-12 standards.

PHP testing framework with expressive syntax for unit and feature tests.

JavaScript testing framework for React components and utilities.

API testing and documentation tool for development and collaboration.

API specification format for generating documentation and clients.

Payment processing for subscriptions and one-time payments.

Email delivery service for transactional and marketing emails.

AI integration for content generation and automation features.

Testing endpoint for debugging webhook payloads and integrations.

Local debugging tool for requests, queries, and job monitoring.

Error tracking and performance monitoring for production applications.

Infrastructure monitoring, logs, and alerting for AWS resources.

Web analytics for user behavior, conversions, and traffic insights.

Laravel log file browser for easier debugging and monitoring.

Primary code editor with extensive customization and extensions.

Version control with trunk-based workflow and conventional commits.

Code hosting, pull requests, and project management.

Enhanced terminal with split panes and customization.

Database client for MySQL, PostgreSQL, and other databases.

AI-powered code completion and suggestions in the editor.

AI for content generation, code review, and problem-solving.

AI assistant for complex reasoning and technical discussions.

Automated task scheduling for recurring jobs and maintenance.