--- title: Best DevTools posts — July 2024 | daily.dev description: The most upvoted DevTools posts from July 2024, curated by the daily.dev community. canonical: https://daily.dev/tags/devtools/best-of/2024/07 twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:url: https://daily.dev/tags/devtools/best-of/2024/07 og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Best DevTools posts — July 2024 | daily.dev og:description: The most upvoted DevTools posts from July 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 — July 2024 1. 1 [](/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 2. 2 [](/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 3. 3 [](/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 4. 4 [](/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 5. 5 [](/posts/7-web-dev-tools-you-didn-t-know-you-needed-mgnilxrq9 "7 Web Dev Tools You Didn’t Know You Needed") Article JavaScript in Plain English · 2y 7 Web Dev Tools You Didn’t Know You Needed Discover seven lesser-known web development tools designed to enhance your coding efficiency and creativity. Tools like WhatFont for identifying web fonts, GitKraken for simplifying Git workflows, JSON Schema for validating JSON data, BrowserStack for cross-browser testing, Insomnia for API debugging, Squoosh for image optimization, and Storybook for UI component management are highlighted. These tools offer numerous features to improve your projects and streamline your development process. 541 44 6. 6 [](/posts/darrenburns-posting-the-modern-api-client-that-lives-in-your-terminal--rmd2azvju "darrenburns/posting: The modern API client that lives in your terminal.") Article Hacker News · 2y darrenburns/posting: The modern API client that lives in your terminal. Posting is a terminal-based HTTP client designed for efficient keyboard-centric interactions. It stores requests locally in YAML files, ensuring easy version control. Key features include 'jump mode' navigation, environment/variable management with autocompletion, various themes, and a command palette. Installation requires Python 3.11 or later and can be done using pipx. Users can also import OpenAPI 3.x specifications to create collections. Configuration is flexible, supporting YAML files, environment variables, and .env files. 469 13 7. 7 [](/posts/boringui---a-ui-generator-for-your-data-3c0xrs1yl "BoringUi - A UI generator for your data") Article Product Hunt · 2y BoringUi - A UI generator for your data BoringUi, a new tool for generating user interfaces from data, was launched and featured on July 31st, 2024\. It aims to assist designers and developers with seamless UI creation. 461 26 8. 8 [](/posts/starship-a-better-terminal-prompt-in-2-minutes-208ui5ndu "Starship: A Better Terminal Prompt in 2 Minutes") Article Community Picks · 2y Starship: A Better Terminal Prompt in 2 Minutes Starship is a minimal, fast, and customizable shell prompt designed for developers. It comes with built-in modules that automatically display relevant information, and it is easy to configure using TOML. Starship allows users to move or hide prompt information to create a visually efficient workflow, and it supports custom modules, making it adaptable to various development needs. 409 22 9. 9 [](/posts/top-15-open-source-low-code-projects-with-the-most-github-stars-izf4h0chq "Top 15 Open-Source Low-Code Projects with the Most GitHub Stars") Article Community Picks · 2y Top 15 Open-Source Low-Code Projects with the Most GitHub Stars This post explores 15 popular open-source low-code projects on GitHub, focusing on aspects such as open source licenses, active contributors, and acceptance of external PRs. Key highlighted tools include NocoBase, APITable, LowCodeEngine, Amplication, and Supervision, among others. Each tool is evaluated based on features, use cases, and potential benefits for developers in rapidly creating applications, automating workflows, and integrating various data sources and APIs. 405 5 10. 10 [](/posts/open-source-tool-to-increase-your-productivity-yoiw2a4m1 "Open-Source Tool to Increase Your Productivity") Article The Dev Craft · 2y Open-Source Tool to Increase Your Productivity CodeClimbers is a free, open-source productivity tool designed to help developers enhance their workflow and efficiency. 345 33 11. 11 [](/posts/button-stealer-v9awlkfco "Button Stealer") Article Hacker News · 2y Button Stealer Button Stealer is a free Chrome extension that collects buttons from every website you visit. It operates locally, ensuring that no data is sent elsewhere, thereby maintaining user privacy. It's a fun and harmless way to interact with your daily online activities. 273 14 12. 12 [](/posts/swapy---javascript-tool-to-convert-any-layout-to-a-drag-to-swap-one-lmawpzsix "Swapy - JavaScript tool to convert any layout to a drag-to-swap one") Article Product Hunt · 2y Swapy - JavaScript tool to convert any layout to a drag-to-swap one Swapy is a newly launched JavaScript tool that allows developers to convert any layout into a drag-to-swap interface. It is aimed at enhancing web design and developer tools by facilitating interactive and dynamic layouts. 266 4 13. 13 [](/posts/underrated-ide-and-code-editors--ygowiwroq "Underrated IDE (and code editors)?") Article Trunk.io · 2y Underrated IDE (and code editors)? The author expresses interest in exploring underrated IDEs beyond mainstream options like VSCode, JetBrains, and various flavors of vim. They note the growing popularity of Zed and Cursor and acknowledge that no current IDE is perfect. 229 126 14. 14 [](/posts/jodigiordano-gg-the-software-architecture-simulator-7sfgy6q2t "jodigiordano/gg: The software architecture simulator") Article Hacker News · 2y jodigiordano/gg: The software architecture simulator gg is a light software architecture simulator designed for documentation and presentation purposes. Although still in its proof-of-concept phase, it allows users to define various software architectures and create step-by-step presentations of different usage scenarios. The tool can be started by cloning the repository, installing dependencies, and running the development server. 201 6 15. 15 [](/posts/tips-for-open-source-maintainer-q74rhxuv9 "Tips for Open Source Maintainer") Article The Dev Craft · 2y Tips for Open Source Maintainer Seeking advice from experienced open source maintainers on best practices and useful resources. Aimed at improving code base management as a newcomer to open source maintenance. 192 21 16. 16 [](/posts/these-tools-helped-me-become-x10-faster-web-developer-5msb6jbun "These Tools helped me become x10 faster Web Developer") Article habr · 2y These Tools helped me become x10 faster Web Developer Discover the top 5 tools - Figma, Visual Studio Code, Google Chrome, Perplexity AI, and Claude AI - that can significantly enhance your productivity as a web developer. Learn about their key features, benefits, and how they can streamline your development process. 191 17 17. 17 [](/posts/boost-productivity-with-git-worktrees-lgwtqitbe "Boost Productivity with Git Worktrees") Article Community Picks · 2y Boost Productivity with Git Worktrees Git worktrees allow you to manage multiple working trees attached to the same repository, enabling you to have multiple commits checked out simultaneously. This tool is especially useful when working on different branches or pivoting between tasks without re-installing dependencies. Worktrees maintain their own state, including dependencies and editor states. For better workflow, tools like 'better-commits' can optimize common operations, ensuring dependencies are installed and branches are created efficiently. 187 1 18. 18 [](/posts/react-native-makes-it-official-d0qfdk7sq "React Native makes it official") Article Bytes by ui.dev · 2y React Native makes it official The React Native team now officially recommends using the Expo framework for new projects. Expo offers extensive native libraries, simplified routing, and better native code management, making it a top choice for most developers. Additionally, managing API keys efficiently is crucial for security, with tools like Zero providing centralized management. Tinybase released a new version focusing on data sync functionality, and there are other noteworthy updates in the developer community, including Deno's new features and insights into performance benchmarking. 176 24 19. 19 [](/posts/404er---make-a-stunning-404-page-tjsuvcdwf "404er - Make a stunning 404 page") Article Product Hunt · 2y 404er - Make a stunning 404 page 404er is a new tool for creating stunning 404 error pages, featured on July 28th, 2024\. It falls under the categories of Website Builder, Developer Tools, and Web Design, and this is its first launch. 171 21 20. 20 [](/posts/ai-renamer---rename-your-files-with-ai-by-their-contents-lwf2wlz99 "AI Renamer - Rename your files with AI by their contents") Article Product Hunt · 2y AI Renamer - Rename your files with AI by their contents AI Renamer is a new tool that intelligently renames files based on their content using artificial intelligence. This open-source tool aims to help developers and users organize their files more efficiently. Officially launched on July 19th, 2024, it has not been rated yet. 166 7 21. 21 [](/posts/design-gui-gso8pbqgm "Design GUI") Article Community Picks · 2y Design GUI The browser extension helps manage colors in CSS variables, offering features like AI-generated color palettes, accessibility testing, and support for popular UI frameworks like daisyUI and shadcn/ui. It allows real-time changes to CSS variables directly from the browser, bridges the design/technical gap, and facilitates the documentation of color palettes. Additionally, users can export CSS variable changes and ensure adherence to accessibility standards. 166 6 22. 22 [](/posts/pieces-is-the-only-ai-tool-you-need-to-be-a-10x-developer--jyb6leags "Pieces is the only AI tool you need to be a 10x developer🤯") Article Community Picks · 2y Pieces is the only AI tool you need to be a 10x developer🤯 Pieces is an advanced AI tool designed to boost developer productivity by providing intelligent code snippet management and contextual assistance. It works across various platforms, including VSCode, Chrome, and a dedicated desktop app. Pieces offers features like live context through Copilot+, integration with multiple tools, and local or cloud-based LLMs. Key use cases include solving coding issues, facilitating collaboration, and managing research materials efficiently. 162 21 23. 23 [](/posts/making-visual-studio-a-bit-more-visual-rubndarnf "Making Visual Studio a bit more visual") Article Visual Studio Blog · 2y Making Visual Studio a bit more visual Developers frequently work with various image references in their code, but the string values don't show the actual images. A new feature in Visual Studio introduces an editor tooltip that previews images when hovered over, showing the original size capped at 500 pixels, along with the image's dimensions and file size. This feature currently supports common file types like PNG, JPG, and WebP, among others. Experiment feedback has led to the ability to click for a full view in an external viewer, while features like zoom are considered for future updates. Available in Visual Studio 2022 v17.10 or newer. 159 24. 24 [](/posts/cybernetic-dev-jxokkldrf "cybernetic.dev") Article Hacker News · 2y cybernetic.dev Discusses optimizing data density on a screen by adjusting settings like Decimals, Group Digits, Min Font Size, Min x-Padding, and Min y-Padding. Pagination is used minimally and changes to settings might not always impact UI density due to their interdependent nature. 158 8 25. 25 [](/posts/the-truth-about-ai-s-impact-on-software-development-jobs-emtenvynp "The Truth About AI's Impact on Software Development Jobs") Article builder.io · 2y The Truth About AI's Impact on Software Development Jobs AI is transforming software development by acting as a force multiplier rather than a job replacer. Tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT handle routine coding tasks, freeing developers to focus on complex challenges and high-level problem-solving. Historical parallels from accounting, architecture, and photography show how technology can empower professionals. In software engineering, the infinite complexity, creativity, and constant evolution of the field make it more resilient to automation. 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