Links

A curated collection of external resources I find genuinely useful. No affiliate links, no sponsorships—just sites and tools that have helped me build, learn, and think better.

Development

  • MDN Web Docs ↗

    The definitive reference for web technologies. HTML, CSS, JavaScript—all documented properly.

  • Can I Use ↗

    Browser support tables for modern web features. Check before you ship.

  • Regex101 ↗

    Write and debug regular expressions with real-time explanations.

  • DevDocs ↗

    Unified API documentation browser. Offline-capable and blazing fast.

  • Hacker News ↗

    Tech news and discussions. Where I find most interesting reads.

  • Lobsters ↗

    Computing-focused link aggregation. More signal, less noise than HN.

Design & UI

  • Tailwind UI ↗

    Beautiful, professionally designed UI components. Worth every dollar.

  • Heroicons ↗

    Free, MIT-licensed SVG icons by the Tailwind team. Clean and consistent.

  • Radix Primitives ↗

    Unstyled, accessible UI primitives for React. Build on solid foundations.

  • Refactoring UI ↗

    Design tips for developers. The book that improved my UI work the most.

  • Realtime Colors ↗

    Visualize color palettes on a real website. Great for picking themes.

  • Font Pair ↗

    Free Google Font pairings. Takes the guesswork out of typography.

Writing & Thinking

  • Hemingway Editor ↗

    Makes your writing bold and clear. Highlights complexity and passive voice.

  • Buttondown ↗

    Simple newsletters for people who write. Markdown-first, no bloat.

  • Bear Blog ↗

    No-nonsense blogging platform. Fast, clean, privacy-respecting.

  • Obsidian ↗

    Local-first markdown notes with backlinks. Where my second brain lives.

  • Paul Graham Essays ↗

    Foundational essays on startups, writing, and thinking. Start anywhere.

Productivity

  • Linear ↗

    Issue tracking that respects your time. Fast, keyboard-driven, beautiful.

  • Raycast ↗

    Mac launcher that replaces Spotlight. Extensions for everything.

  • CleanShot X ↗

    Screenshot tool for Mac. Annotations, scrolling capture, cloud uploads.

  • Fig (now Amazon Q) ↗

    Terminal autocomplete that actually works. Game-changer for CLI work.

  • Rectangle ↗

    Window management for Mac via keyboard shortcuts. Free and essential.

Learning

  • Frontend Masters ↗

    Expert-level frontend courses. Worth the subscription for committed learners.

  • Josh Comeau ↗

    Interactive CSS and React tutorials. The best explanations on the web.

  • Kent C. Dodds ↗

    Testing, React patterns, and software quality. Practical, no-fluff advice.

  • Syntax.fm ↗

    Web development podcast. Wes and Scott keep it fun and useful.

  • Changelog Podcasts ↗

    Developer podcasts: Go Time, JS Party, Ship It. High-quality interviews.

Indie & Craft

  • Indie Hackers ↗

    Community of people building profitable side projects and startups.

  • Uses This ↗

    Interviews about the tools people use. Always interesting rabbit holes.

  • PersonalSit.es ↗

    Directory of personal websites. Inspiration for your own corner of the web.

  • Marginalia Search ↗

    Search engine favoring text-heavy, indie sites. Discover the old web.

This collection evolves as I discover new tools and retire old ones. If you have a recommendation, let me know.