Toolkit
Recommended Tools & Resources
Software, design tools, automotive diagnostic gear, and books that I use daily or highly recommend.
Figma
FreeIndustry-standard collaborative UI/UX design tool.
Mobbin
FreeReal-world mobile & web UI screenshot library for design inspiration.
Unsplash
FreeFree high-resolution photography for projects.
Coolors
FreeFast color palette generator with accessibility checks.
Fontshare
FreeFree, high-quality fonts from the Indian Type Foundry.
Next.js
FreeThe React framework for production-grade web applications.
Tailwind CSS
FreeUtility-first CSS framework for rapid UI development.
Framer Motion
FreeProduction-ready animation library for React.
Supabase
FreeOpen-source Firebase alternative with PostgreSQL.
Vercel
FreeZero-config cloud platform for deploying Next.js apps.
ALLDATA
PaidProfessional automotive repair information and OEM data.
CGTTI Sri Lanka
PaidCeylon German Technical Training Institute — vocational training in automotive.
ELM327 OBD-II
FreeUniversal vehicle diagnostic adapter protocol docs and tools.
The Design of Everyday Things
PaidDon Norman's classic on user-centered design thinking.
Atomic Habits
PaidJames Clear's framework for building better habits incrementally.
Programming the ESP32
FreeHands-on guide for IoT projects with the ESP32 microcontroller.
Notion
FreeAll-in-one workspace for notes, tasks, and wikis.
Linear
FreeStreamlined project management tool for software teams.
freeCodeCamp
FreeFree coding courses and certifications.
Udemy
PaidOnline course marketplace for technical and design skills.