In this article, I’d like to share my top 5 tools that have helped me become more efficient and faster as a web developer. You may already use some of these tools, but others could be new. Read the article to the end to make sure you don’t miss the most essential tool :).

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Figma

Figma is an online tool for designing websites and applications that have become important for web developers.

Since every web developer needs to work with design, Figma is essential nowadays. It could help you speed up HTML coding drastically, and some plugins could automate part of your job.

Some Features of Figma:

Figma streamlines the design-to-development process, ensuring that your websites look exactly as intended.

Visual Studio Code

Probably most of you know VS Code, but if not, then add this tool to your list. Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is a free, lightweight code editor that supports multiple operating systems. Its benefits include:

VS Code's versatility and extensive feature set make it an essential tool for any web developer. I have experience with various tools such as Notepad++, Dreamweaver, Atom, etc., but VS Code is my favorite.

With the help of extensions and snippets (HTML, CSS, javascript, etc) you can write your code x10 faster.

Google Chrome

Some of you probably underestimate the importance of a good browser. In my opinion, it's one of the most important tools in your arsenal. Google Chrome is not just for browsing; it's a powerful tool for web developers.

You can do so many things just inside your browser, for instance:

Chrome's developer tools are unparalleled, making it an indispensable asset for debugging, performance optimization, and general web development tasks.

Perplexity AI

A must-have tool today is Perplexity AI. It is a smart search engine that combines the power of AI with web search capabilities. I think about 80% of my searches are inside this AI.

This tool is particularly useful for quickly and efficiently finding answers to complex questions from various sources.

With this tool, solving problems and finding solutions to coding issues is so much faster. You should definitely try it.

Claude AI

Last but not least on my list is Claude AI. I've started using it recently, and I think it has a ton of great potential.

Claude AI, similar to ChatGPT, offers unique features that make it stand out for web developers:

While not perfect, Claude AI can significantly speed up your development process, especially in the initial stages of a project. I personally use it to create the initial HTML structure and extract all the content from screenshots. It works like a charm.

Conclusion

These five tools - Figma, Visual Studio Code, Google Chrome, Perplexity AI, and Claude AI - have the potential to increase your productivity as a web developer dramatically. Incorporating them into your workflow allows you to streamline your processes, improve collaboration, and tackle complex problems more efficiently.

Remember, the key to becoming a faster web developer isn't just about using the right tools, but also about learning how to leverage them effectively. Experiment with these tools, explore their features and find the best ways to integrate them into your development process.

If you have any experiences or feedback about these tools, feel free to share them. Your insights could help fellow developers boost their productivity, too!

Cheers! :)