My Development Setup and Workflow

As a developer, having an efficient setup and workflow is crucial for productivity. Today I want to share the tools and processes that help me stay productive and organized.

Editor and Environment

Visual Studio Code

My primary editor is VS Code with several essential extensions:

• Vue Language Features (Volar) - Essential for Vue development
• Tailwind CSS IntelliSense - Autocomplete for Tailwind classes
• Prettier - Code formatting
• GitLens - Enhanced Git integration

Terminal Setup

I use a customized terminal with:

• Oh My Zsh with the Powerlevel10k theme
• Git aliases for common commands
• Node Version Manager (nvm) for managing Node.js versions

# My favorite Git aliases
alias gs="git status"
alias ga="git add ."
alias gc="git commit -m"
alias gp="git push"
alias gl="git log --oneline"

Project Organization

Folder Structure

I follow a consistent folder structure across projects:

project/
├── src/
│   ├── components/
│   ├── pages/
│   ├── composables/
│   ├── utils/
│   └── assets/
├── docs/
├── tests/
└── public/

Naming Conventions

• Components: PascalCase (UserProfile.vue)
• Files: kebab-case (user-profile.ts)
• Variables: camelCase (userName)

Development Workflow

1. Planning Phase

Before writing code, I:

• Break down features into small tasks
• Create wireframes or sketches
• Set up project structure

2. Development Process

My typical development cycle:

1. Write tests first (when applicable)
2. Implement features incrementally
3. Review and refactor regularly
4. Document as I go

3. Version Control

I use Git with this branching strategy:

• main - Production-ready code
• develop - Integration branch
• feature/* - Feature branches

Productivity Tips

Time Management

• Pomodoro Technique: 25-minute focused work sessions
• Time blocking: Dedicated slots for different activities
• No meeting Fridays: Deep work time

Code Quality

• Use ESLint and Prettier for consistency
• Set up pre-commit hooks with Husky
• Regular code reviews and pair programming

Learning and Growth

• Daily reading: Stay updated with tech blogs
• Side projects: Experiment with new technologies
• Community involvement: Open source contributions

Tools I Can't Live Without

Audio Setup for Focus

Since I spend a lot of time coding, I've invested in a good audio setup:

"Good music is like good code - it creates the perfect environment for creativity to flow."

I usually listen to:

• Lo-fi hip hop for deep focus
• Ambient music for creative work
• Podcasts during routine tasks

Final Thoughts

Your development setup should evolve with your needs. What works for me might not work for you, and that's perfectly fine! The key is to:

1. Experiment with different tools
2. Measure your productivity
3. Iterate on your process
4. Stay curious about new approaches

What's your favorite development tool or workflow tip? I'd love to hear about it!