10 Essential Developer Tools to Bookmark Right Now
Posted by TexyTools on November 3, 2023
As a developer, your time is precious. The right set of utilities can make the difference between a frustrating afternoon of debugging and a smooth, productive workflow. You don't always need a heavyweight IDE; sometimes, a simple, powerful browser-based tool is all you need.
Here are 10 essential online developer tools from TexyTools that you should bookmark right now.
1. JSON Schema Validator
APIs are the backbone of modern applications, and JSON is their language. But ensuring the data you're sending or receiving is correctly structured is critical. Our JSON Schema Validator lets you instantly check your JSON data against a schema, catching errors before they cause bugs.
2. Base64 Encoder / Decoder
Whether you're dealing with API authentication headers or embedding small images as data URIs, Base64 is everywhere. Use our Base64 Encoder / Decoder to quickly convert text to Base64 and, more importantly, decode cryptic Base64 strings to see what they contain.
3. URL Encoder / Decoder
Special characters in URLs can break your links and API calls. Any time you're putting a dynamic value into a URL parameter, you need to encode it. The URL Encoder / Decoder makes this a one-click process, ensuring your URLs are always safe and reliable.
4. Hex to Text Converter
When you're debugging low-level data from network packets or binary files, you'll often encounter hexadecimal strings. Our Hex to Text Converter instantly translates these hex codes back into readable ASCII/UTF-8 text, helping you make sense of raw data.
5. Binary Code Translator
Go one level deeper than hex with the Binary Code Translator. It's a fantastic educational tool for understanding how characters are represented at the most fundamental level of 0s and 1s.
6. Markdown Editor
Every developer needs to write documentation. Our Online Markdown Editor provides a clean, split-screen interface with a live preview, supporting GitHub Flavored Markdown for tables, code blocks, and more. It's perfect for drafting README.md files.
7. Find and Replace Text
Need to quickly refactor a block of code you've copied? Or change a variable name across a large snippet? The Find and Replace Text tool lets you make bulk edits instantly, with case-sensitive options.
8. Lorem Ipsum Generator
When you're building a UI, you need placeholder text that looks realistic. The Lorem Ipsum Generator creates dummy text in paragraphs, sentences, or words, allowing you to perfect your layout before the final content is ready.
9. Image Compressor
Page speed is crucial. Before you upload any image to your project, run it through the Image Compressor. It dramatically reduces file sizes without a significant loss in quality, making your websites and apps faster.
10. QR Code Generator
Need to create a QR code for a demo, a presentation slide, or to link a physical device to a web service? Our QR Code Generator lets you create high-quality, scannable codes and download them as SVG or PNG.
These tools are free, fast, and privacy-focused—they all run in your browser, so your data is never sent to a server. Bookmark them today and streamline your development process.