10 Lesser-Known Tools and Websites to Spice Up Your Developer Toolbox

This page summarizes the projects mentioned and recommended in the original post on dev.to

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  • wappalyzer

    Identify technology on websites. (by osbre)

  • Wappalyzer is a browser extension that identifies the technologies and frameworks used on a website. It's a valuable tool for competitive analysis and staying up-to-date with web technologies.

  • RegExr

    RegExr is a HTML/JS based tool for creating, testing, and learning about Regular Expressions.

  • RegExr simplifies working with regular expressions. This online tool provides a visual interface for building and testing regex patterns in real-time, making regex less intimidating.

  • SurveyJS

    Open-Source JSON Form Builder to Create Dynamic Forms Right in Your App. With SurveyJS form UI libraries, you can build and style forms in a fully-integrated drag & drop form builder, render them in your JS app, and store form submission data in any backend, inc. PHP, ASP.NET Core, and Node.js.

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  • Paste JSON as Code • quicktype

    Xcode extension to paste JSON as Swift, Objective-C, and more

  • Quicktype automates the generation of code from JSON data. It's a real timesaver when dealing with complex JSON structures in your applications.

  • picsum-photos

    Lorem Ipsum... but for photos.

  • Lorem Picsum provides random placeholder images, adding visual appeal to your designs.

  • Hacker-Typer

    Hacker Typer is a fun joke for every person who wants to look like a cool hacker!

  • Hacker Typer is pure fun! It simulates typing like a Hollywood hacker. Use it to entertain your colleagues during presentations or meetings.

  • excalidraw

    Virtual whiteboard for sketching hand-drawn like diagrams

  • Excalidraw is a collaborative virtual whiteboard where you can sketch diagrams, flowcharts, and wireframes. It's perfect for brainstorming and discussing design ideas with your team.

  • cheatsheets

    Cheatsheets for web development - devhints.io

  • DevHints is your cheat sheet and quick reference repository for various programming languages, frameworks, and tools. It's the perfect resource for quick syntax lookups without the need to dive deep into documentation.

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    Power Real-Time Data Analytics at Scale. Get real-time insights from all types of time series data with InfluxDB. Ingest, query, and analyze billions of data points in real-time with unbounded cardinality.

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  • carbon

    :black_heart: Create and share beautiful images of your source code

  • Carbon allows you to create stunning and customizable code screenshots with syntax highlighting. Whether you want to share code snippets on social media or enhance your documentation, Carbon is a handy tool to have in your arsenal.

NOTE: The number of mentions on this list indicates mentions on common posts plus user suggested alternatives. Hence, a higher number means a more popular project.

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