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Indonesian software engineer, educator and engineering manager at Zero One Group; open-source enthusiast writing at ripandis.com.
16 things
14" MacBook Pro M2 ProHardware Apple
Primary laptop for development. High performance with amazing battery life, and an ecosystem that integrates well with other Apple devices.
His "Things I use" page, one entry per tool with his own note on why. The page is undated and no dated source for it could be found. (undated page)
2022-05-28·ripandis.com ↗
Visual Studio CodeSoftware Microsoft
I don't care if it's missing all of the fancy IDE features everyone else relies on, Visual Studio Code is still the best text editor ever made.
His "Things I use" page, one entry per tool with his own note on why. The page is undated and no dated source for it could be found. (undated page)
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FigmaSoftware Figma
I'm using Figma as just a design tool but now it's become our virtual whiteboard for the entire company. Never would have expected the collaboration features to be the real hook.
His "Things I use" page, one entry per tool with his own note on why. The page is undated and no dated source for it could be found. (undated page)
2022-05-28·ripandis.com ↗
Keychron K3Hardware Keychron
Mechanical keyboard with Gateron Brown switches that are comfortable for long coding sessions. Long battery life and bluetooth connectivity make it highly flexible.
His "Things I use" page, one entry per tool with his own note on why. The page is undated and no dated source for it could be found. (undated page)
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Neo Melo MouseHardware
Affordable slim mouse with dual mode wireless and wired connection. Very helpful when working with multiple screens or operating systems.
His "Things I use" page, one entry per tool with his own note on why. The page is undated and no dated source for it could be found. (undated page)
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GhosttySoftware Mitchell Hashimoto
Combination of Oh My Zsh with Ghostty terminal makes the terminal more informative and productive. Enhanced with plugins like zsh-autosuggestions and fzf.
His "Things I use" page, one entry per tool with his own note on why. The page is undated and no dated source for it could be found. (undated page)
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OrbStackSoftware OrbStack
A better alternative to Docker. Used for running and isolating local development services. Makes it easier to set up consistent environments across various projects.
His "Things I use" page, one entry per tool with his own note on why. The page is undated and no dated source for it could be found. (undated page)
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ObsidianSoftware Obsidian
Personal knowledge base and note-taking tool. Highly customizable and extensible.
His "Things I use" page, one entry per tool with his own note on why. The page is undated and no dated source for it could be found. (undated page)
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RaycastSoftware Raycast
Spotlight replacement for macOS with extensions to improve workflow. Accelerates navigation, search, and common operations.
His "Things I use" page, one entry per tool with his own note on why. The page is undated and no dated source for it could be found. (undated page)
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Edge BrowserSoftware Microsoft
Modern browser with split-screen functionality. Helps organize different work contexts more efficiently. Yeah I know, I know. It's a Microsoft product.
His "Things I use" page, one entry per tool with his own note on why. The page is undated and no dated source for it could be found. (undated page)
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CanvaSoftware Canva
Tool for quickly creating simple graphics, presentation slides, and other visual content. Very useful for everyday graphic needs.
His "Things I use" page, one entry per tool with his own note on why. The page is undated and no dated source for it could be found. (undated page)
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LG 27" MonitorHardware LG
Secondary monitor for an expansive workspace. Ideal for multitasking with multiple panels and terminals simultaneously.
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NotionSoftware Notion Labs
System for notes, knowledge base, and project management. Helps organize and store references, documentation, and roadmaps.
His "Things I use" page, one entry per tool with his own note on why. The page is undated and no dated source for it could be found. (undated page)
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Lucide IconsSoftware
Collection of open-source icons for use in web and mobile applications. Provides a wide range of icons for various use cases.
His "Things I use" page, one entry per tool with his own note on why. The page is undated and no dated source for it could be found. (undated page)
2022-05-28·ripandis.com ↗
TailscaleService Tailscale
Tailscale is a zero config VPN for building secure networks. I'm using this for connecting all my devices.
His "Things I use" page, one entry per tool with his own note on why. The page is undated and no dated source for it could be found. (undated page)
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13" MacBook Pro 2019Hardware Apple
Previous development machine. I was using an Intel-based 13" MacBook Pro prior to this and the difference is night and day. Served well for years before upgrading to the M2 version.
His "Things I use" page, one entry per tool with his own note on why. The page is undated and no dated source for it could be found. (undated page)
2022-05-28·ripandis.com ↗
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