Uses
Tools, hardware, and software I use for development and birding.
Editor & Dev Tools
- VS CodePrimary editor. Claude Code extension for AI-assisted development.
- Claude CodeCLI and VS Code extension for agentic coding workflows.
- iTerm2Terminal emulator for macOS.
- GitHubSource control, CI/CD, and project management.
AI & Agentic Engineering
- ClaudePrimary LLM for coding, writing, and research.
- Vercel AI SDKBuilding AI-powered features into web applications.
This Site
- Next.jsReact framework. App router, server components, MDX for content.
- Tailwind CSSUtility-first CSS framework.
- VercelHosting and deployment.
- eBird APIPowers the birding page with real-time observation data.
Birding Gear
- eBirdLogging observations, exploring hotspots, tracking life list.
- Merlin Bird IDAI-powered bird identification by sound and photo.
- Celestron TrailSeeker ED 10x42Compact ED binoculars. Sharp glass, good in low light.
- Nocs Provisions Zoom TubeCompact monocular for quick looks when binoculars are overkill.
- POLDR 12X25 Pocket BinocularsCompact pocket binoculars. Easy to grab and go.
Hardware
- MacBook Air M4Personal machine. Light, fast, fanless.
- MacBook Pro M3 ProWork machine.
- Apple Magic KeyboardExternal keyboard for desk use.
- Apple Magic TrackpadPairs with the keyboard at the desk.
- No monitorsSingle screen on purpose. Multitasking is a distraction.