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20 Must-Know Websites and Tools for Web Developers ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿš€

1. DevDocs ๐Ÿ“š

  • An all-in-one API documentation aggregator, offering offline access to documentation for various programming languages, libraries, and frameworks. It's an essential quick reference tool for any developer.

2. LambdaTest Free Online Tools ๐Ÿงช

  • A suite of free tools for developers, including cross-browser testing, responsive design testing, and more. Ensuring your website works across different browsers is crucial, making this an invaluable toolset.

3. CodeSandbox ๐Ÿ–๏ธ

  • An online code editor and prototyping tool that allows you to create web applications using multiple languages and frameworks. Itโ€™s essential for quickly testing and sharing projects.

4. Responsively App ๐Ÿ“ฑ

  • A free, open-source developer tool that helps you make your web development process more efficient. Simultaneously previewing your website on different devices is a huge time-saver.

5. Polypane ๐Ÿงฉ

  • A browser specifically for responsive design, development, and testing. It allows you to see your site in multiple viewports at once, catching issues early in the development process.

6. Ping Test ๐ŸŒ

  • A free tool to test your website's speed, uptime, and reliability. Performance is key to user experience and SEO, making this tool essential for ongoing site maintenance.

7. free-for.dev ๐Ÿ’ธ

  • A curated list of free tools and services for developers. From hosting to testing, this resource can help you find free alternatives for various aspects of development, crucial for budget-conscious projects.

8. JSONPlaceholder ๐Ÿ“Š

  • A free fake online REST API for testing and prototyping. Itโ€™s an excellent resource for front-end developers needing dummy data to simulate API calls during development.

9. Web.dev ๐ŸŒ

  • A resource from Google to help developers build fast, accessible, and secure websites. It includes guides, tools like Lighthouse, and tips for improving web performance.

10. UI Verse ๐ŸŽจ

  • A collection of free, open-source UI components and design inspiration. It helps speed up development by offering pre-designed elements, especially useful for quick mockups and prototyping.

11. Figma ๐ŸŽจ

  • A collaborative design tool perfect for UI/UX designers and developers. Design and prototyping in Figma streamline the design-to-development handoff.

12. Shots.so ๐Ÿ“ธ

  • Create stunning screenshots of your code or designs. Ideal for showcasing your work in portfolios, presentations, or on social media.

13. LandingFolio ๐Ÿ“„

  • A curated gallery of the best landing page designs. Itโ€™s useful for finding inspiration and ideas for designing effective landing pages.

14. Carbon ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ

  • Create beautiful images of your source code. Great for sharing code snippets in presentations, documentation, or social media with a polished look.

15. Mobbin ๐Ÿ“ฑ

  • A library of hand-picked mobile design patterns from popular apps. Useful for understanding current mobile UI/UX trends and finding design inspiration.

16. Tiny Wow ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ

  • A suite of free, simple online tools for tasks like image and PDF conversions. Handy for quick file manipulations without the need for additional software.

17. Placeholder.com ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ

  • A simple tool for generating placeholder images with customizable sizes and formats. Handy when you need temporary image assets during development.

18. Lorem Picsum ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ

  • A free API to generate placeholder images with different sizes and categories. Useful for web developers needing placeholder graphics in their projects.

19. Hemingway Editor โœ๏ธ

  • An online tool that helps you write clear and concise text. Useful for developers who need to document projects, write blog posts, or create website content.

20. Glitch ๐Ÿ’ป

  • An online coding environment for creating and deploying web applications in real-time. Itโ€™s great for quick prototyping and sharing projects but may be less frequently used than other tools listed.

Conclusion ๐Ÿš€

This ranked list prioritizes tools based on their general utility for web developers, from essential documentation and testing tools to design inspiration and code-sharing platforms. Integrating these resources into your workflow can significantly boost productivity and enhance the quality of your work. Happy coding! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ป

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