Eva Wu

Last updated: April 11, 2025

I'm a Taiwanese who loves programming, writing, music, traveling, and exploring various useful software products.

Tech & Programming

• My tech stack currently includes JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, Sass, HTML, TailwindCSS, React, Next.js, and Astro.
• I've dabbled in both frontend and backend development. I think I prefer frontend, but given my limited experience, I'm not 100% certain of this answer—my preferences might change significantly in the future.
• In early 2025, I switched my code editor and terminal theme to Solarized Light because I didn't want to look like a hacker while coding. This made me wonder: are developers who use light backgrounds actually rare?
• My current development environment is Windows with WSL2. I've also used a Mac for development for some time, but switched simply because my best-performing laptop runs Windows, while my Mac's battery has started to deteriorate. In the future, I'd like to try Linux directly.
• Since my two favorite tech YouTube creators both happen to use Neovim (introduced below), I've become interested in developing with Neovim. However, Cursor is too appealing right now, so I won't start learning Neovim immediately, though I do plan to try using Cursor with vim mode.

Favorite Tech YouTube Channels

During breaks, I occasionally watch tech YouTube channels. Here are my three favorites:

• devaslife: I absolutely love this channel. It perfectly combines all the elements I enjoy: software development, note-taking apps, Japan, and elegant artistic style. The creator, Takuya, is Japanese and currently an independent developer. He runs this channel to promote his software products. He also has a side channel called Takuya Matsuyama (craftzdog), which is worth checking out too.
• ThePrimeTime: This channel has a very different style from devaslife, but they're tied for first place in my heart. The creator goes by ThePrimeagen (his chosen name), and his main platform is Twitch. His YouTube channel features content from his Twitch streams. Since he now creates content full-time (he was previously an engineer at Netflix), he updates his videos very frequently. His most famous series is probably Prime Reacts, where he watches and reacts to other people's articles or videos while sharing his own insights. Sometimes watching his reactions can be quite stress-relieving and bring a smile to your face. He has three other channels on YouTube: ThePrimeagen, TheVimeagen, and ThePrimeagenClips, which are also worth checking out.
• Theo - t3․gg: This is another channel I watch quite often. Along with ThePrimeTime, it's probably one of the most well-known tech YouTube channels in the US. The creator, Theo, also updates his channel very frequently. He's currently working on content creation full-time (he was previously an engineer at Twitch), but he's also developing many software products simultaneously. The most recent product I've seen is T3 Chat.

Books I'm Currently Reading

I want to cultivate a habit of reading more books. Currently, I read before bed, when I can't sleep, or during brief moments of free time. Here are three books I've been reading lately:

• Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind: I'm quite interested in philosophy and life contemplation, probably because my personality naturally inclines me toward self-reflection and internal dialogue more than others. Additionally, before my life ends, I hope to truly understand what life is, what the meaning of human existence is, or if there is no meaning at all. I want to find my own answer. Sapiens is quite famous. It's been sitting in my e-reader for a long time, and I've finally opened it recently. My motivation for reading it is to view the world from a longer and broader perspective, which might provide further understanding and answers to the life questions I'm curious about.
• On Writing Well: I love documenting and taking notes. I think it's wonderful to further transform these texts into writing materials. So apart from developing a reading habit, I also want to cultivate a habit of writing and sharing. I want to have the ability to write with more warmth and my own unique style. I heard someone recommend this book, saying it's a classic for writing non-fiction, so I decided to give it a read.
• The Art of Doing Science and Engineering: It appears to be about learning how to learn, but from an engineering perspective. I'm not a naturally smart person. In past experiences, when people describe my achievements, actions, or myself with words like "smart" or "impressive," I know deep down that it's because I'm more willing than the average person to endure pain, put in effort, and make sacrifices. But this is damaging and unsustainable in the long run. I need to find a learning method suitable for myself and leverage external tools to help me understand things faster and remember them longer. I hope this book can help and inspire me.

This page is not yet complete. Ideally, I would write out all the aspects I want to share, so feel free to check back occasionally.

Finally, as English is not my native language, the articles here may not perfectly capture what I intend to express. Some sentences might seem awkward or unnatural, and I apologize for that. Nevertheless, I'd love to hear from you! The best way to reach me is by email (yiju.wu1@gmail.com). I generally respond if I can provide a meaningful reply or if the topic interests me. While you're welcome to contact me through other social media platforms, I check them less frequently (and platforms might filter messages from strangers), so responses may be slower through those channels.