--- title: Best DevTools posts of 2024 | daily.dev description: The most upvoted DevTools posts of 2024, curated by the daily.dev community. canonical: https://daily.dev/tags/devtools/best-of/2024 twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:url: https://daily.dev/tags/devtools/best-of/2024 og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Best DevTools posts of 2024 | daily.dev og:description: The most upvoted DevTools posts of 2024, curated by the daily.dev community. og:image: https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/s--VAY5ToZt--/f_auto/v1724209435/public/daily.dev%20-%20open%20graph --- # Best of DevTools — 2024 1. 1 [](/posts/paying-for-software-is-stupid-10-free-and-open-source-saas-replacements-htsthjb6w "Paying for software is stupid… 10 free and open-source SaaS replacements") Video Fireship · 2y Paying for software is stupid… 10 free and open-source SaaS replacements Software subscription models are often costly and come with privacy concerns. To avoid these issues, many free and open-source SaaS alternatives exist. LibreOffice can replace Microsoft Office, while ERPNext serves as a CRM and enterprise resource planning tool. For note-taking, AppFlowy presents a viable option and tools like Mattermost and Jitsi can substitute Slack and Zoom, respectively. Self-hosting solutions using tools such as Kifi or Daku can also help in reducing software costs. 9.3K 251 2. 2 [](/posts/say-no-to-console-log--okwfr7j3m "Say no to console.log!") Article Community Picks · 2y Say no to console.log! Explore alternatives to \`console.log\` such as \`console.dir\` for hierarchical listings, \`console.table\` for tabular data, \`console.group\` for grouping messages, \`console.time\` & \`console.timeEnd\` for timing tasks, and \`console.clear\` to clear the console, making your development process more productive and enjoyable. 7.9K 322 3. 3 [](/posts/20-essential-browser-extensions-for-web-developers-mxgmsrlwz "20 Essential Browser Extensions For Web Developers") Article Community Picks · 2y 20 Essential Browser Extensions For Web Developers Discover 20 essential browser extensions for web developers in 2024, including ColorZilla, WhatFont, Wappalyzer, and more. Explore extensions for getting information from other websites, developing and testing projects, and improving productivity. 3.4K 111 4. 4 [](/posts/17-best-developer-productivity-tools-to-try-b423p8xg4 "17 Best Developer Productivity Tools to Try") Article Community Picks · 2y 17 Best Developer Productivity Tools to Try Explore the top developer productivity tools in 2024, including IDEs, code editors, project management tools, collaboration tools, and more. 2.9K 74 5. 5 [](/posts/ssl-in-localhost-takes-5-seconds-now--zhuzgvwxh "SSL in localhost takes 5 seconds now.") Article DEV · 2y SSL in localhost takes 5 seconds now. Setting up SSL for localhost traditionally requires tedious manual configurations and repetitive steps. However, Ophiuchi simplifies the process by automatically generating certificates, updating the hosts file, providing an integrated web server, and ensuring instant trust. It saves time and allows developers to focus on building great software. 2.4K 123 6. 6 [](/posts/30-app-ideas-with-complete-source-code-qdwrhajer "30+ app ideas with complete source code") Article Community Picks · 2y 30+ app ideas with complete source code Discover over 30 exciting project ideas with complete source code to help developers generate revenue or build their reputation. Learn to integrate AI features into React apps using CopilotKit, build backends with Appwrite, and use various other tools like Resend, Shadcn UI, Buildship, Taipy, XYflow, Pieces, and Typesense. Each project description includes a popular app built with that tool, showcasing its practical application. 2.3K 60 7. 7 [](/posts/open-source-alternatives-to-tools-you-pay-for-gxwg9u2cf "Open Source alternatives to tools you Pay for") Article Community Picks · 2y Open Source alternatives to tools you Pay for Discover a comprehensive list of 301 open source alternatives to popular paid tools such as Firebase, Docusign, Google Analytics, Calendly, and more. These tools offer similar functionalities without the high costs, empowering developers and businesses to achieve their goals economically and efficiently. 2K 60 8. 8 [](/posts/warp-your-terminal-reimagined-1fqhstruy "Warp: Your terminal, reimagined") Article Community Picks · 2y Warp: Your terminal, reimagined Warp is a new terminal built with Rust, offering a fast and intuitive experience. It includes features like autocompletion, command history navigation, and customizable themes. Users praise its speed, modern UI, and efficient workflows. Warp is currently in early access but has already become a favorite among developers. 1.7K 136 9. 9 [](/posts/frontend-libraries-for-your-next-project-fi3cfgwtl "Frontend Libraries for Your Next Project") Article Community Picks · 2y Frontend Libraries for Your Next Project Choosing the right tools in web development can drastically enhance productivity and user experience. Key frontend libraries to consider include AOS for scroll animations, Chart.js for data visualization, Luxon for date and time manipulation, SweetAlert2 for customizable alerts and modals, SortableJS for drag-and-drop sorting, Floating UI for dynamic tooltips and pop-overs, and FullCalendar for comprehensive calendar functionalities. 1.5K 41 10. 10 [](/posts/zed-on-linux-is-here--oqcsnj8rs "Zed on Linux is here!") Article Lobsters · 2y Zed on Linux is here! Run the provided shell script to install Zed on most Linux distributions using the command: curl https://zed.dev/install.sh | sh. 1.2K 119 11. 11 [](/posts/free-public-apis-ykoqdaruo "Free Public APIs") Article Hacker News · 2y Free Public APIs A collection of free public APIs with high health scores that offer a variety of functionalities including IP geolocation, data on Rick and Morty characters, UK postcode lookup, Kanye West quotes, Harry Potter characters and spells, useless facts, weather data, holidays information, and more. These APIs support REST and sometimes GraphQL endpoints, providing reliable and valuable data for developers. 1.2K 23 12. 12 [](/posts/faker-buk3lhgmj "Faker") Article Community Picks · 2y Faker Generate various personal information elements such as names, genders, bios, and job titles using the Faker tool. Ideal for software testing and profile creation. 1.2K 49 13. 13 [](/posts/after-3-years-i-failed-here-s-all-my-startup-s-code--fo9scaxas "After 3 Years, I Failed. Here's All My Startup's Code.") Article Hacker News · 2y After 3 Years, I Failed. Here's All My Startup's Code. After three years, Konfig, a developer tools startup focused on simplifying API integrations, is shutting down. Despite building a high-quality SDK generator and additional API tools, the company failed to achieve significant market traction. The founder is open-sourcing the entire codebase, expressing gratitude to supporters and reflecting positively on the learning experience gained from this venture. 1K 35 14. 14 [](/posts/why-pomodoro-doesn-t-work-try-this-alternative--xcn5eqrrx "Why pomodoro doesn't work? Try this alternative 🍅") Article DEV · 3y Why pomodoro doesn't work? Try this alternative 🍅 Learn about the Pomodoro Technique, its limitations for developers, and discover the Flowmodoro technique as an alternative for managing your time and staying focused on coding tasks. 811 41 15. 15 [](/posts/create-beautiful-images-of-your-source-code-wzdjx6ine "Create beautiful images of your source code") Article Community Picks · 2y Create beautiful images of your source code Instructions for creating visually appealing images of a provided JavaScript code snippet, including rendering button clicks and updating the button text dynamically. 750 63 16. 16 [](/posts/web-development-tools-you-should-consider-using-in-2025-oxcr6uylq "Web Development Tools You Should Consider Using in 2025") Article Dev Squad · 2y Web Development Tools You Should Consider Using in 2025 Discover five web development tools that promise to enhance productivity and efficiency in 2025, including an intelligent terminal with AI features (Warp), a powerful Git client for managing branches (GitButler), a comprehensive Tailwind components library for React and HTML (Wind UI), a tool for better terminal log readability (Logdy), and a utility platform for creating engaging web animations (Glaze). 748 49 17. 17 [](/posts/five-vs-code-defaults-you-should-turn-off-uvqmc8j6l "Five VS Code Defaults You Should Turn Off") Article asayer · 2y Five VS Code Defaults You Should Turn Off Visual Studio Code (VS Code) has numerous configurable options that can enhance a smoother work experience. It is recommended to turn on wrap tabs for better tab management, disable the preview editor for persistent tabs, uncheck compact folders for better folder visibility, shift the primary sidebar to the right for better usability, and turn off MDN references for a cleaner interface. Making these adjustments can help create a more organized and efficient coding environment. 734 45 18. 18 [](/posts/create-beautiful-images-of-your-code-as26erti4 "Create beautiful images of your code") Article Community Picks · 2y Create beautiful images of your code Learn how to create visually appealing images of your code using Raycast API. Customize by adjusting themes, background, dark mode, padding, and language to enhance readability. 709 37 19. 19 [](/posts/code-timeline-generator-8d5kc29iz "Code Timeline Generator") Article The Dev Craft · 2y Code Timeline Generator A user describes the inspiration behind building a web app that converts code into a visually appealing timeline. The post provides a link to try the app as well as the source code on GitHub. 696 70 20. 20 [](/posts/resources-every-web-developer-needs-cszoce2gy "Resources Every Web Developer Needs") Article DEV · 3y Resources Every Web Developer Needs A post that provides a compilation of resources for web developers, including websites for learning web development, code editors to use, JavaScript animation libraries, and websites for vectors, images, and illustrations. 676 29 21. 21 [](/posts/state-of-frontend-2024-5ioaqqkaq "State of Frontend 2024") Article Community Picks · 2y State of Frontend 2024 Visual Studio Code is the dominant choice among front-end developers due to its free nature and extensive ecosystem of extensions. JetBrains IDEs, particularly WebStorm, are favored for their out-of-the-box experience and reliability. Despite a stable two-year period in editor preferences, new AI-driven code editors like Cursor are emerging. Browser-based editors remain limited in adoption, primarily used for quick demos. GitHub is the leading version control provider, followed by GitLab and BitBucket. 667 10 22. 22 [](/posts/codeium-the-best-github-copilot-alternative-xey5uypsv "Codeium: The Best Github Copilot Alternative") Article Semaphore · 2y Codeium: The Best Github Copilot Alternative Codeium is a free AI-powered coding assistant that offers features similar to GitHub Copilot, including code completions, support for multiple programming languages, IDE integrations, and data encryption. It provides limitless code completions, chatbots for AI suggestions, and intelligent searches within IDEs. Unlike Copilot, it is free for individual users and offers enhanced functionalities and security compliance (SOC 2 Type II). It supports over 70 programming languages and offers various installation methods, including browser-based playground and IDE extensions. 652 42 23. 23 [](/posts/9-open-source-projects-every-developer-needs-to-bookmark--z77rrzqk7 "9 Open Source Projects Every Developer Needs to Bookmark 📚👨‍💻") Article Community Picks · 2y 9 Open Source Projects Every Developer Needs to Bookmark 📚👨‍💻 Discover 9 powerful open-source projects to enhance your workflow, whether you're a beginner or experienced developer. These tools span cloud management, feature flagging, user feedback, URL shortening, project management, data collaboration, LLM workflow building, privacy-focused AI, and documentation site generation. Each tool comes with detailed features and GitHub repositories for easy access. 605 14 24. 24 [](/posts/ep115-life-is-short-use-dev-tools-eui7ffm0x "EP115: Life is Short, Use Dev Tools") Article ByteByteGo · 2y EP115: Life is Short, Use Dev Tools The post discusses essential components of a production web application, frontend performance tips to boost website loading speed, and standards every developer should know. 583 14 25. 25 [](/posts/github-profile-generator---create-stunning-github-profiles-in-seconds-with-ease--4939lo1y8 "Github Profile Generator - Create stunning GitHub profiles in seconds with ease. 🚀") Article Product Hunt · 2y Github Profile Generator - Create stunning GitHub profiles in seconds with ease. 🚀 Github Profile Generator is a new tool launched on September 14th, 2024, designed to help developers create stunning GitHub profiles effortlessly. 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