The Toolbox

A collection of tools, resources, and recommendations I've found invaluable for development at BYU. Whether you're just starting out or already deep in your degree, these tools will help you build better software faster.

STUDENT ESSENTIALS

BYU Quick Links

Essential resources for BYU students in the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences.

Student Portal

Access your grades, registration, and student services.

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Canvas LMS

Your main hub for all coursework, assignments, and announcements.

Visit

CS Department

Degree requirements, course offerings, and department news.

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Career Services

Resume reviews, internship opportunities, and job postings.

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DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT

My VS Code Setup

Essential extensions and configurations for productive development.

Essential Extensions

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Pylance

Python language server for intelligent code completion
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Live Server

Local development server with live reload
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Prettier

Code formatter for consistent styling
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ESLint

JavaScript linter for code quality
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GitLens

Advanced Git integration and blame

Recommended Add-ons

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Thunder Client

Rest API testing integrated in VS Code
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Better Comments

Highlight and annotate comments
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Code Spell Checker

Catch typos before they ship
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Docker

Container management and debugging
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One Dark Pro

Beautiful dark theme (optional but recommended)

STARTER TEMPLATES

Boilerplate Templates

Get started quickly with these project templates and scaffolds.

HTML/CSS Starter

Complete HTML5 and CSS3 template with responsive design, semantic HTML, and accessibility best practices.

Clone Template

Python Project

Python project structure with virtual environment setup, pytest configuration, and main entry point.

Clone Template

React + Tailwind

Modern React setup with Vite, Tailwind CSS, and dark mode support configured and ready.

Clone Template

CONTINUOUS LEARNING

Technical Resources

Recommended platforms, documentation, and communities for learning.

Official Documentation

Learning Platforms

Have a Tool Recommendation?

I'm always looking for new tools and resources to recommend. Feel free to reach out and share what you've found helpful!

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