Developer Tools I Actually Use

Best budget hosting. I use it for client projects and quick landing pages when cost matters. Starts at $2.99/mo and is hard to beat for value.

Where I deploy all Next.js apps. The free tier is generous, the workflow is clean, and preview deployments make client feedback much easier.

Best for VPS and managed databases when you need a bit more control. The $200 free credit is great for testing and early-stage product builds.

My go-to cloud database for MERN projects. The free tier is enough to start, and scaling up later is straightforward.

The best Firebase alternative I recommend when teams want an open-source stack with auth, storage, and database features in one place.

A strong option for serverless MySQL and branching workflows. I like it for products that need clean schema changes without slowing down delivery.

The best AI code editor in my workflow right now. It genuinely makes development faster for planning, refactors, and shipping features.

A strong AI pair programmer for repetitive code, boilerplate, and day-to-day implementation inside familiar editor workflows.

Where I buy all my domains. Great prices, simple management, and a reliable place to secure names for client and product work.

Still one of the best places to find practical online courses. I always tell people to wait for the $9.99 sales before buying.