As a frontend developer, tools are everything. Not because they make the job easier (though they definitely do), but because they shape the way we think, plan, and build. Over time, I’ve created a reliable set of tools that help me move fast, stay organized, and build better.
Here’s a breakdown of what I use daily and more importantly, how I actually use them.
🎨 1. Figma: Design & UI Reference
We use Figma in our company for everything design-related. Whether it’s building a landing page or designing a full dashboard interface, Figma helps me understand layout, spacing, components, and overall user flow before diving into code.
I don’t design from scratch, but knowing how to read and interpret designs is a key part of my role.
📚 2. Notion: Documentation & Planning
Notion is where I keep everything structured. I use it for:
Company docs
Project outlines
Meeting notes
My own blog ideas
It’s flexible and fast, and it helps me stay clear-headed when juggling multiple tasks or projects.
✅ 3. Trello & Todoist: Task Management
Trello is what we use in our team for task boards and sprint planning.
Todoist is my personal go-to for daily and weekly to-dos.
Trello keeps me aligned with the team, while Todoist helps me stay accountable to myself. I usually break down my week with Todoist and sync it with project deadlines.
🔍 4. Sentry: Error Monitoring
Sentry lets us track errors in production before users even report them. It gives detailed logs, stack traces, and lets us know exactly when and where things are breaking.
It’s become part of our QA safety net and it saves a ton of debugging time.
💬 5. ChatGPT: My AI Coding Assistant
I use ChatGPT every single day.
Need to debug? ✅
Need a regex pattern? ✅
Want to write a utility function faster? ✅
Need help writing documentation? ✅
It’s not just a productivity boost, it feels like having a smart, always-available teammate.
🧪 6. Postman: API Testing
Whenever I’m working with APIs (and that’s often), Postman is where I start.
I use it to:
Test endpoints
Understand responses
Quickly debug issues
It helps me avoid wasting time inside the frontend when the backend isn’t behaving.
🔧 7. GitHub: Code Collaboration & Version Control
Obvious, right? But GitHub isn’t just a place for code storage.
I rely on it for:
Reviewing PRs
Tracking history
Syncing with CI/CD pipelines
It’s the core of our collaboration and review workflow.
💻 8. VSCode / Cursor: My Code Editors
I still use VSCode most of the time.
But recently I’ve started experimenting with Cursor, especially for its deep AI integrations. It feels like VSCode but with extra powers: asking the editor to “refactor this” or “generate a component” saves serious time.
I haven’t made a full switch yet, but I can see it happening.
🔚 Final Thoughts
These aren’t just trendy tools, they’re real parts of my daily development process. Each one solves a specific problem, saves time, or adds structure.
The best setup is the one that makes your work easier, clearer, and more focused.
💡 What tools do you use every day? I’d love to hear what’s in your stack. Drop a comment and let’s swap ideas.
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