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10 Developer Tools That Transformed My Workflow in 2026
10 Developer Tools That Transformed My Workflow in 2026
After years of refining my setup, here are the tools that have made the biggest impact on my productivity.
1. AI-Powered Code Assistants
AI has become an indispensable pair programmer. Tools like GitHub Copilot and v0 have transformed how I approach coding:
2. Modern Terminal: Warp
Warp combines the power of a terminal with the convenience of a modern IDE:
3. VS Code Extensions
My essential extensions:
4. Bruno: API Client
Bruno has replaced Postman for me:
5. Raycast
Raycast is my command center:
6. Arc Browser
Arc has changed how I work with web:
7. Fig
Fig brings IDE-style autocomplete to the terminal:
8. Linear
Linear has become my go-to for project management:
9. TablePlus
For database management:
10. CleanShot X
For documentation and bug reports:
Conclusion
The right tools amplify your capabilities. Invest time in optimizing your workflow—it pays dividends every day.
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