Useful Tools by a Developer
"Useful Tools by a Developer" is a personal knowledge hub built for organizing insights, sharing practical guides, and storing valuable development experience. It’s a go-to resource filled with up-to-date tutorials, tech reviews, software recommendations, and curated collections of tools from design to DevOps.
🎯 Project Purpose
This project serves as a centralized repository of knowledge where developers can document best practices, share hands-on experiences, and keep track of the most helpful tools across various domains in tech.
🔧 Technology Stack
The project is built using modern and reliable technologies:
- Next.js + TypeScript – A powerful React framework with SSR/SSG support, delivering high performance and type-safe code.
- Strapi CMS API – A flexible headless CMS that simplifies content management without writing backend logic from scratch.
- SQLite – A lightweight, fast, and hassle-free database perfect for content-driven applications.
💡 Key Features
📚 Knowledge Base: Tutorials & Guides
All content is neatly categorized:
- Web Development (React, Vue, Node.js)
- DevOps (Docker, CI/CD, Ansible)
- Design & UX/UI
- Tools & Services
- Best Practices and Tips
Each article includes:
- Detailed descriptions
- Step-by-step instructions
- Code examples and screenshots
- Recommendations and alternatives
🔗 Useful Links Page
A dedicated section listing top-rated and trusted tools across multiple categories:
- Code generators and templates
- Online editors and IDEs
- Team collaboration platforms
- Testing and monitoring services
- Recommended books and courses
🛠️ Easy Content Management
With Strapi, managing content is smooth and intuitive:
- User-friendly admin panel
- Quick creation of articles, tags, and categories
- Markdown support for clean text formatting
- Media library for handling images and files
⚡ Speed & Optimization
Thanks to Next.js, the app benefits from:
- Built-in SSR/ISR – Great for SEO and performance
- Automatic code splitting – Only necessary parts are loaded
- Image optimization
- API routes – Easily extend functionality without extra dependencies
- TypeScript ensures scalable and maintainable code
Using SQLite makes the project lightweight and easy to run locally or deploy quickly without complex server setups.
🌐 Future Enhancements
Planned features include:
- Commenting and rating system
- Email newsletter subscription
- PDF export of articles
- Advanced search and filtering
- “FAQ” and “Common Errors” sections
🏷️ Why This Project?
It combines practicality, flexibility, and clean design. More than just a blog, it's a knowledge platform ready to be customized for your needs. Perfect for a developer’s personal blog or as a foundation for an internal company knowledge base.
Project Name: Useful Tools by a Developer
Idea: Organize your knowledge. Share your expertise. Inspire others.
Tech Stack: Next.js + TypeScript, Strapi CMS, SQLite
For: Frontend & Backend Developers, DevOps Engineers, Designers, Students
Looking to build your own knowledge platform? This project offers a strong foundation — ready to scale, easy to manage, and built for the future.
