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20 browser extensions every developer should have

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20 browser extensions every developer should have
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I specialize in crafting and maintaining responsive websites and applications, ensuring they meet and exceed user expectations. My experience in this dynamic field has allowed me to master the art of combining creativity with technical excellence to deliver seamless user experiences. Simultaneously, I wear the hat of a Technical Writer, with a unique focus on programming languages. My passion lies in making complex coding concepts comprehensible and accessible to both beginners and seasoned developers. Through my writing, I aim to demystify the intricacies of the programming world, enabling others to navigate it with ease.

The browser is a developer's most powerful tool. 99% of people don't make 100% out of their browsers. Here are 20 browser extensions to make the most out of the app you probably spend the most time on.

1. ColorZilla

Advanced Eyedropper, Colour Picker, Gradient Generator, and other colorful goodies.

2. WhatTheFont

The easiest way to identify fonts on web pages.

3. Daily.dev

Get programming news with zero effort. Simply open a new tab, and you’re all set. A must-have tool for busy developers!

4. Windows Resizer

Resize the browser window to emulate various screen resolutions.

5. Responsive Viewer

Show multiple screens once, Responsive design tester

6. Awesome Screenshot

Full page screen capture and screen recorder - 2 in 1. Share screencast video instantly

7.Site Pallete

A must-have tool for designers and front-end developers to grab colors for any website.

8. Stylebot

Change the appearance of the web instantly.

9. Wappalyzer

Wappalyzer is a technology profiler that shows you what websites are built with.

10. Fake filler

Fake Filler is a form filler that fills all inputs on a page with fake/dummy data.

11. Web Editor

The web editor is the tool that provides you with an enhanced way to inspect any website elements, alter their properties, insert contents, design, and visualize the way you want to see them

12. CSS Viewer

A simple CSS property viewer.

13. BrowserStack

Instantly test your webpage on any desktop or mobile browser.

14. Responsive Design Tester

Test responsive web designs or mobile pages that detect specific user agents. Test multiple devices at the same time!

15. Perfect Pixel

Adds a semi-transparent image overlay over the top of the developed HTML to easily perform pixel-perfect comparisons between them, useful for replicating UI designs.

16. Font Ninja

Identify fonts from any website, bookmark, try, and buy them.

17. Similarweb - Traffic Rank & Website Analysis

See website traffic and key metrics for any website, including engagement rate, traffic ranking, keyword ranking, and traffic source.

18. Pic info

Gives detailed info about the image like URL, alt text, file size, and dimension

19. Checkbot

Checkbot is a powerful website testing tool that tells you how to improve the SEO, page speed, and security of your website.

20. Built With Technology Profiler

Find out what the website you are visiting is built with using this extension.

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