5 Must-Have Chrome Extensions for Web Developers | Namit's Blog

As a web developer, having the right tools can significantly improve your productivity and the quality of your work. One of the most powerful tools in your toolkit is your Chrome web browser, and chrome extensions are a great way to supercharge its capabilities and make it even more powerful.
There are numerous chrome extensions available, but choosing the right ones can help you debug faster, optimize your web projects more effectively, and improve your workflow. In this blog post, we’ll be sharing the Top 5 Must-Have Chrome Extensions for Both Web Developers and Designers.

1.) JSON Formatter

As the name implies, JSON Formatter is a tool that allows you to view and format JSON data in a more readable and intuitive way. Its main feature is the ability to format and highlight JSON documents, making them easier to read and understand directly in your web browser.
This extension is especially useful when viewing large or complex JSON data sets, as it allows you to clearly see the structure and hierarchy of the data. If you work with JSON data on a regular basis, JSON Formatter can be a useful extension to save you time and make your work more efficient.

2.) Fake Filler

Fake Filler is a form-filling tool that helps developers quickly fill out forms on web pages with randomly generated fake data. This tool can be useful for testing purposes, as it allows developers to easily fill form fields without having to manually enter values, which can significantly save their time.
To use Fake Filler, simply click on its icon in the Chrome toolbar, or right-click and select the “Fill all inputs” option. Then it will quickly fill all the input fields on the page with random fake data.
If you work with forms and need an easy way to fill them with fake data for testing, then Fake Filler should definitely be in your extension toolkit.

3.) Wappalyzer - Technology profiler

Wappalyzer is a web analyzer tool that helps in identifying the software and technologies used on websites. With Wappalyzer, you can easily see what programming languages, analytics tools, marketing platforms, CMS systems, and other technologies are being used on a particular website.
If you need to quickly and accurately identify the technologies used on the websites you visit, then Wappalyzer is a valuable tool to have on your extension list.

4.) ColorZilla

ColorZilla offers a wide range of color-related tools for web developers and designers. It includes a color picker, which allows you to easily select and copy the colors of any pixel on the web page. It also includes a gradient generator, which will enable you to create custom gradient backgrounds with ease.
If you work with color in web development or design and want to simplify your tasks, adding ColorZilla to your extension list would be worth it.

5.) WhatFont

As the name implies, WhatFont is a typography tool that allows you to quickly identify the fonts used on a web page. Simply hover your cursor over the text on a page, and the extension will display the font information in a tooltip. This includes the font family, style, size, and color of the text.
WhatFont is a simple yet essential tool for anyone who works with typography. Remember to include WhatFont in your extension list to save time and effort by avoiding manually inspecting the CSS values of the text.

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