The craftsman’s bench
The atelier.
I take my tools seriously. Not because gear makes the work — but because the right gear disappears while you work and the wrong gear keeps reminding you it exists. Here is what currently disappears.
01 The editor
LazyVim config, tuned over 4 years.
Agent mode for refactors; Composer for prototyping.
For JVM-heavy code. The debugger is unmatched.
Watching closely — collaborative edit is the right bet.
02 The terminal
GPU-accelerated, zero-config, Mitchell built it right.
Minimal prompt, fast, no surprises.
Sessions survive SSH drops. Finger memory now.
The modern Unix quartet.
03 The machine
64 GB RAM. The last time I have to buy RAM.
Single monitor. Two makes me worse, not better.
Gateron Brown switches, custom PBT caps.
For the occasional mouse moments.
Writing mode: these on, brown noise, loop.
04 The toolkit
Task management that respects my attention.
Design docs and personal notes. Imperfect but sticky.
UI, flow diagrams, handwaving at investors.
Paired with Cursor and Claude Code.
PR reviews happen in the terminal now.
05 The stack
This site. Fluid Compute for the chat widget.
Postgres + auth for side projects.
DNS, email routing, the occasional Worker.
Transactional email that does not require a PhD.
Cron-like scheduled agents for personal infra.
06 The fuel
Aeropress, 1:15 ratio, 88°C water.
myNoise.net. Replaces music when I actually need to think.
Most architecture decisions are made away from the keyboard.
“Tools are an expression of taste. Taste is an expression of how much you care.”
— A mentor, years ago