Why I use what I use

self-hosted linux vim

Operating system: FreeBSD

On servers mainly.

Pros

no sudden changes
human readable log files
has everything server needs

Cons

battery on laptops is not as good as Linux

Operating system: Voidlinux

Desktop usage.

Pros

build system like FreeBSD
no systemd but runit which is great

Cons

some packages lag behind upstream

Editor: neovim

Pros

no bells, no whistles
Lsp works
same experience via SSH
ubiquitous

Cons

no bells, no whistles

Language: Go

Pros

fast build times, not like rust
standard library has most everything I need
no sudden changes

Cons

a little verbose at times