My software development workflow and overall computing experience have improved since the last time I posted about the tools that support and enhance my development experience. Since then, I’ve tried out other tools, and that experience has changed how I use my PC for the better.
Using Workspaces for better window management
Introducing Workspaces into my workflow has helped reduce clutter on my PC. I used to have many apps open in the same window and relied on Spotlight Search to find them whenever I needed to switch applications. It looked really messy until I discovered GNOME's Workspace configuration for Linux and the ability to achieve tiling window management-like behaviour on GNOME-based Linux desktops.
This solved the problem, as it allows me to create as many Workspaces as I need. I can place all the applications I'm using at any given moment into a specific Workspace and easily switch between them using a few key commands configured for Workspace navigation. I also use a GNOME extension called Space Bar, which provides a tiling window manager-style status bar.
Ditching Tmux Plugins
After using Tmux plugins like resurrect and continuum for a few weeks, I realized that I don’t really need a tool like this. I’d rather start a session manually, although I still use Tmux for creating new terminal windows and switching between them. I also tried using a Neovim debugger for Go called nvim-dap-go, and I didn’t find it as productive or useful as plain old print debugging. Maybe it’s a skill issue, but that’s just my opinion for now. I’ll probably give it another shot in the future... or maybe never again.
Building a Writers' Platform
I am currently building the web version of a writers' platform called Wreyte, formerly named Ken, aka the Knowledge Platform. The idea for this project started around November 2023, but I wasn’t quite sure what I really wanted. I just wanted to build something more sophisticated than a basic website, so I initially planned to create something similar to Reddit. Eventually, I decided to change that idea and started building a writers' platform around August 2024.
At first, I thought my idea was not original and seemed trivial, so I was unsure if it was worth committing to. But after months of building some features and facing various challenges that I eventually overcame, I realized it was worth it. Since March 2025, I have decided to fully commit to building this project.
My aim in working on this project is simply to learn and improve my software development skills, but at the same time, I want to build a great product. The plan is to launch version 1 of the Wreyte web app sometime in 2026. Although I can’t set an exact date due to the uncertainty of future events, I also plan to work on native iOS and Android versions of the app sometime in the future. This is a project I am truly passionate about.
To Conclude
My curiosity to learn and keep exploring has greatly improved my experience and significantly enhanced my workflow. I have also learned that software application ideas do not always need to be unique or cool, but rather meaningful.