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Author of MessagePack, Fluentd and Embulk, and co-founder and chief architect of Treasure Data.
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Wacom IntuosHardware Wacom
I use a Wacom Intuos tablet instead of a mouse. People are surprised to see me using a pen tablet for everything (from coding to surfing the web), but I like the ability to click any part of the screen directly (the tablet surface and display are mapped 1:1).
His Uses This interview, on the pen tablet, keyboard and Ruby toolchain he builds distributed systems with.
2012-08-24·usesthis.com ↗
MacBook AirHardware Apple
Computer: My only machine is a 13" MacBook Air. I switched my daily partner from Linux boxes to Mac laptops 5 years ago. I love Macs since they work well with both UNIX tools and Adobe software.
His Uses This interview, on the pen tablet, keyboard and Ruby toolchain he builds distributed systems with.
2012-08-24·usesthis.com ↗
ValgrindSoftware
I used to use gperftools for performance profiling, but I have recently switched to Instruments (bundled with Xcode). Valgrind is another indispensable tool.
His Uses This interview, on the pen tablet, keyboard and Ruby toolchain he builds distributed systems with.
2012-08-24·usesthis.com ↗
RubySoftware
Ruby is my language of choice. I used to use C++, but I was enchanted by the flexibility of Ruby: it lets me focus on creating the proper design and architecture for the system.
His Uses This interview, on the pen tablet, keyboard and Ruby toolchain he builds distributed systems with.
2012-08-24·usesthis.com ↗
QuicksilverSoftware
I want to mention Quicksilver as well, a small but awesome launcher utility.
His Uses This interview, on the pen tablet, keyboard and Ruby toolchain he builds distributed systems with.
2012-08-24·usesthis.com ↗
GyazoSoftware
I also like Gyazo, a simple tool to share screenshots quickly. It's like Gist for screenshots.
His Uses This interview, on the pen tablet, keyboard and Ruby toolchain he builds distributed systems with.
2012-08-24·usesthis.com ↗
Realforce keyboardHardware Topre
I use a Realforce keyboard and recommend it to all hackers.
His Uses This interview, on the pen tablet, keyboard and Ruby toolchain he builds distributed systems with.
2012-08-24·usesthis.com ↗
JVC HA-FXC51Hardware JVC
I've been using a JVC HA-FXC51 for a year now.
His Uses This interview, on the pen tablet, keyboard and Ruby toolchain he builds distributed systems with.
2012-08-24·usesthis.com ↗
InstrumentsSoftware Apple
I used to use gperftools for performance profiling, but I have recently switched to Instruments (bundled with Xcode). Valgrind is another indispensable tool.
His Uses This interview, on the pen tablet, keyboard and Ruby toolchain he builds distributed systems with.
2012-08-24·usesthis.com ↗
YoruFukurouSoftware
I use YoruFukurou on Mac OS X and Echofon on iPhone for clients.
His Uses This interview, on the pen tablet, keyboard and Ruby toolchain he builds distributed systems with.
2012-08-24·usesthis.com ↗
Amazon EC2Service Amazon
There days I'm using Amazon EC2 instead of my own physical servers.
His Uses This interview, on the pen tablet, keyboard and Ruby toolchain he builds distributed systems with.
2012-08-24·usesthis.com ↗
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