Tools

I prefer free, lightweight, stable, and well-documented tools that are easy to learn and understand.

Not everything is simple at first, but it definitely gets easier when you pick a good tool and stick with it.

Operating Systems

  • Debian
  • LMDE (Linux Mint Debian Edition)

Development

  • Git
  • GitHub / GitLab
  • CI/CD tools (ex. GitHub Actions)
  • Static Site Generators (Docusaurus, Hugo, Jekyll, Mkdocs)

Writing

  • Markdown
  • Docs-as-Code workflows
  • Technical writing style guides
  • Technical writing templates

Editing

  • Linters
  • Spell checkers

Publishing

  • Git-based publishing
  • Automated build & deploy (CI/CD pipelines)
  • Documentation hosting platforms

Productivity

  • Command Line Tools
  • Note-taking with Markdown
  • Version control for docs