Uses

IDE

I primarily use PHPStorm for all my development, here is what it looks like:

I am a light theme user, I found it to be easier on my eyes and mood when developing. For my theme I use Photon by Brendt.

My Plugins Include

• Laravel Idea Fantastic PHPStorm Plugin that allows for code autocomplete within Laravel Applications.
• JetBrains AI Assistant Plugin
• GitHub Copilot
• Php Inspections (EA Extended)
• .env files support
• .gitignore
• Laravel Query

MacOS

I am currently running the latest MacOS Version and tend to keep my current version up to date. I am not an early adopter of major versions, I will wait a few minor versions before upgrading due to compatiblity with software I tend to use on my day to date.

• Alfred One of the best Mac Apps for my productivity, I have many workflows set up which allow me to be very productive throughout the day
• 1Password password manager
• Bartender 4 Allows me to have a nice clean nav bar.
• Termius SSH Client and Terminal Emulator
• TablePlus GUI tool for relational databases
• Shift Desktop App for managing accounts, apps and workflows
• Fantastical To manage my calendar
• PHPStorm My preferred IDE
• Sublime Text For quick simple editing where I don't need to launch PHPStorm
• Tower I am very comfortable with Git CLI, however I like using Tower since it allows me manage a large number of repos at a glance.
• Firefox I primarily use Firefox as my default browser, I do have Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge, Opera installed but mainly software compatibility.
• Transmit For file transfers

Hardware

I am currently running Apple Macbook Pro M1 Max with 64GB Ram (16" Model), I tend to upgrade my machine every 4-5 years. When I am home I do most of my work in a workstation of 3 monitors, Advantage360 Professional keyboard, Logitech MX Master Mouse.

When I am traveling I use my Macbook and Logitech MX Anywhere 3 mouse, I am a heavy user of Apple Spaces while in this flow.