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Take advantage of Gemini in the DevTools of Chrome

As developer tools evolve, Google Chrome continues to provide new features to improve productivity and streamline workflows. One of the most exciting new features is the integration of Gemini, a powerful tool designed to assist developers in debugging and analyzing code.

In this article, we'll explore how to use Gemini in Chrome's DevTools, covering the key steps and benefits it offers.

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What is Gemini?

Gemini is Google's official AI (just as ChatGPT is OpenAI's) and has been integrated into Chrome's DevTools. Its purpose is to:

  • Suggest improvements to your code in real time.
  • Provide detailed analysis of issues.
  • Provide suggestions for optimizing your website's performance.

Gemini helps developers save time and reduce errors by understanding the context of their code.

How to enable Gemini in Chrome DevTools

To start using Gemini, you need to enable the feature within DevTools. Follow these steps:

  • Update Chrome: Make sure you have the latest version of Google Chrome installed on your device.
  • Open DevTools: Press F12 or right-click on a web page and select "Inspect".
  • Access Settings: In the DevTools panel, click the gear (settings) icon.

DevTools Settings

  • Enable Gemini: In the side menu, find the "AI innovations" option and enable it.

Gemini Enablement

  • Restart DevTools: If necessary, close and reopen DevTools to apply the changes.

Using Gemini in DevTools

Once enabled, Gemini becomes available in the main panels of DevTools.

Gemini Panel

Here's how you can take advantage of it:

1. Real-time code analysis
When you view your HTML, CSS, or JavaScript code, Gemini provides contextual suggestions. For example:
Highlights unoptimized code.
Recommends workarounds to improve performance.

2. Assisted debugging
Gemini can detect common errors and offer specific solutions. For example, if a JavaScript function has performance issues, Gemini suggests ways to fix them.

3. Performance optimization
In the "Performance" panel, Gemini analyzes data collected during an audit and suggests improvements to reduce page load time or optimize rendering.

Practical Example: Debugging with Gemini

Let's say you're working on a slow web page. Here's how Gemini can help:

  • Start an audit: Go to the "Performance" panel and record a run profile.
  • Analyze the results: Gemini will highlight problem areas, such as blocking scripts or unoptimized images.
  • Apply recommendations: Follow the recommendations provided by Gemini to optimize your code.

Benefits of Gemini

Integrating Gemini into Chrome's DevTools is a big step forward for web developers. With its artificial intelligence, Gemini will provide the following benefits:

  • Saving time: Automating problem identification.
  • Reducing errors: Providing accurate and contextual suggestions.
  • Improving performance: Identifying inefficiencies and proposing solutions.

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Understand errors and warnings better with console insights | Chrome DevTools

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