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Andy Larkin
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10 Free Tools Every Junior Developer Should Use

Starting out as a developer can feel overwhelming with so many tools to choose from. To save you time and effort, here’s a list of 10 free tools that have helped me (and many others) on this journey.

The Tools

-Visual Studio Code
The ultimate code editor for beginners. Install extensions for syntax highlighting and auto-completion.

-Postman
Essential for testing APIs.

-Figma
Great for viewing and understanding design files.

-GitHub Desktop
Simplifies Git workflows for those not yet comfortable with the command line.

-CodePen
Perfect for experimenting with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript snippets.

-Vercel
Deploy front-end projects quickly and easily.

-Heroku
A straightforward option for hosting back-end apps.

-Prettier
Automatically formats your code to keep it clean and consistent.

-ESLint
Catches errors and enforces coding standards.

-ChatGPT
A lifesaver when you’re stuck or need explanations for complex concepts.

These tools will make your development process smoother and more efficient. Are there any tools you love that I missed?

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ExoCody

Awesome list, Andy! 👏 These tools are absolute lifesavers for junior developers starting their journey.

On the topic of free tools, have you checked out Exocoding? We just launched it, and it’s designed to help developers generate code super efficiently—think CRUD, boilerplate, and even database models in a snap. Perfect for speeding up projects while keeping everything clean and consistent.

Would love to hear your thoughts if you give it a try! 😊

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