TOP TEN (10) HELPFUL WEB APPS FOR DEVELOPERS
1. Intercom
Currently in private beta testing, Intercom happens to be one of the best apps out there if you are running a web app. As the name of the app suggests, Intercom allows for a personal relationship to be developed with the people using the web app.
In simpler words, Intercom serves as the link of communication between you and the users responsible for using your web app.
Not only that, but the app also keeps a track, to see how many people are using your web app, where they are using it from, and a whole load of other information, allowing for statistics to be developed.
2. WebPutty
WebPutty is a great tool for CSS writers and developers out there. WebPutty, is a simple, yet powerful CSS editing and hosting service.
The service gives you syntax-highlighting editor in the cloud, for whenever you need to make changes you can do so. What’s better, is the fact that you dont need your default word editor by your side and the work on your CSS coding can be done from practically anywhere.
3. Beanstalk
Beanstalk happens to be one of the most easiest, and simplest way to manage code, collaborate and deploy.
The web service gives you the opportunity to work with different people, and also gives you the ability to integrate your code with different web apps, such as Basecamp. Not only that, but your code is backed up at different locations to make sure everything is safe and sound.
4. Cacoo
Cacoo is a web tool for creating diagrams of all kinds, online.
A developer’s best friend is his sketch up plan, and his algorithms, made from many different diagrams. Cacoo gives the developer the very same thing, right from online! This allows for the developers work to turn faster.
Cacoo also gives the ability to export the diagram in PDF and SVG format, as well as PNG.
5. Scadaplan
Scadaplan is a great project managment tool, that has a built-in collaboration tool with a fantastic design to sugar coat it all.
You can create tasks, set deadlines, view tasks on calendar and a lot more. It allows for work to be split and for a more effective approach adopted.
Considering the web app is still beta, there are a few tools missing, however, they will be added once the app goes final.
6. Cloudflare
Cloudflare happens to be more of a website, than a web tool – however, it still remains very awesome.
Cloudflare is something like a CDN, and once your DNS has been setup, the website can speed up your website from a average loud time of 0.42 seconds to a mere 0.15 seconds. Security features also come in the box, so your website is generally more protected and secure.
It has both free and premium plans available
7. Castle.so
Castle.co is a simple sharing tool for small files.
However, what differentiates from the hundreds of other websites that allow the same thing, is its reliability and great support. Apart from that, no-ads make things clean and simple. Also very fast to use.
The free account lets you upload upto 15 MB, and upgrading can be done at anytime to increase file size permission.
8. InVision
InVision happens to be an amazingly helpful tool for web designers and developers. InVision allows for interactive prototypes to be developed in a matter of no time. All that is required, is for the wireframe or designs to be uploaded, some links setup and thats all.
You can then run clients through your designs and let them interact with it to see for themselves the potential of your design.
Testing a design way earlier on in the stages allows for greater problems to be avoided later on when the design is near completion.
9. Bmobilized
Bmobilized is a great web tool for developers and designers alike. It allows them to save time, and be more productive.
It offers fast conversion of websites into mobile versions, and according to the website, it supports more than 13000 mobile devices, including the major brands.
The service also provides a few customization abilities to fine tune the design when it comes into the mobile compatible list.
10. CSS3 Generator
A great time saver for developers. The CSS3 Generator web app allows for quick examples of codes to be shown, when needed.
It has a bunch of different functions also, and considering the time it saves – the price is right also. After all, time is money.
And there you have it. The roundup of some of the most helpful web apps for developers that will make work not only productive, in some cases but also make the work of a developer faster and thus save time.
If you are a developer, and have used any of these, let us know how they helped you. Or if you have any other helpful app in mind! Let us know in the comments.
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