{"id":200416,"date":"2022-12-22T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-22T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/?p=200416"},"modified":"2023-04-04T13:07:23","modified_gmt":"2023-04-04T12:07:23","slug":"web-development-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/web-development-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"15 web development tools to streamline website building"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a total coding noob, a senior developer, or anything in between, we\u2019ve got good news: there are web development tools that can make your job, workflow, and dev life easier. \u2728<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To save you time and effort, we compiled a list of the 15 most popular web development tools, their uses, and pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let our list be your launchpad for finding mighty tools to add to your future projects&#8217; tech stack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you\u2019re probably like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video autoplay controls loop muted src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/top-gear.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GIF Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/topgear-cars-driving-mattleblanc-mv7WRfBz9J3IzmuYHT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Giphy<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re almost at the starting line. Before getting there, let\u2019s go over the basics real quick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Table of contents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#what\">What\u2019s a web development tool?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#sublime-text\">Tool #1: Sublime Text<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#visual-studio-code\">Tool #2: Visual Studio Code<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#bootstrap\">Tool #3: Bootstrap<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#github\">Tool #4: GitHub<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#chrome-devtools\">Tool #5: Chrome DevTools<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#node-js\">Tool #6: Node.js<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#angularjs\">Tool #7: AngularJS<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#jquery\">Tool #8: jQuery<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#eclipse\">Tool #9: Eclipse<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#typescript\">Tool #10: TypeScript<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#sass\">Tool #11: Sass<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#codepen\">Tool #12: \u200b\u200bCodePen<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#affinity-designer\">Tool #13: \u200b\u200bAffinity Designer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#sketch\">Tool #14: \u200b\u200bSketch<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#figma\">Tool #15: \u200b\u200b Figma<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what\">What\u2019s a web development tool?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a senior dev, this section might be a snooze. But who knows! Maybe you\u2019ll learn something new about web development tools.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video autoplay controls loop muted src=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/telepathy.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GIF Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/jagyasini-singh-findnewjag-7l5al5QCZRMLIPW9Cd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Giphy<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A web development tool helps developers create, test, and debug code. And we\u2019re not talking about website builders (like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/webflow-vs-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress and Webflow<\/a>). We\u2019re talking about tools with integrated development environments that can help you design and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/ux-audit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">test websites\u2019 user interface (UI)<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of web development tools include source-code editors, different frameworks, and libraries such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sublime Text<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bootstrap<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Node.js<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>jQuery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sass<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All of these tools can be put into two categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Front-end development tools<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Front-end web development handles the user-facing elements of a website. Front-end developers use HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create web interfaces and designs users interact with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s say you\u2019re building a house. Think of the structural elements, such as the foundation and load-bearing walls, as the back end of your project. The paint on the walls, hanging artwork, furniture, and any home decor elements you interact with daily would be the front end of the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The same principle applies to web development: the fonts, imagery, buttons, layouts, animations, and all the elements users see are part of the front end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that out of the way, we can follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/creative-workflow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">front-end workflow<\/a> to identify different types of front-end tools, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wireframing tools (e.g., Adobe XD, InVision Studio, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prototyping tools (e.g., Sketch, Figma, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>User testing tools (e.g., Maze, Lookback, Userfeel, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, there are also front-end development tools that help web designers and front-end devs extend the capabilities of user-programming languages (i.e., Bootstrap, Sass, etc.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Back-end development tools<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The back-end is the server side that consists of the infrastructure supporting the front-end. Users don\u2019t see or interact with the back-end components of a website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Back-end tools include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Database management systems (e.g., MySQL, DevOps, SQL Server Management Studio, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frameworks (e.g., Ruby on Rails, Laravel, Django, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Web servers&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Testing tools (e.g., Turbo Data, DTM Data Generator, Data Factory, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of it this way \u2013 the back end of a website is like its mind, while the front end is the website\u2019s pretty face. \ud83d\udc85 The good news is that there are tools that can help you upkeep and upgrade both of these developing dimensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let\u2019s get to what you came here for\u2014the 15 best web-development tools in today\u2019s market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will discuss text editors, programming languages, debuggers, extensions, design prototyping, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sublime-text\">Tool #1: Sublime Text<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sublime Text is a source-code editor that supports a wide range of markup languages as well as multiple programming languages such as C++, Python, SQL, Java, CSS, Perl, TypeScript, JSX, TSX Support, and HTML.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-sublime-text-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"Sublime Text's homepage.\" class=\"wp-image-200409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-sublime-text-homepage.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-sublime-text-homepage-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-sublime-text-homepage-768x409.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sublimetext.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sublime Text<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why is it useful?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sublime Text was built to make devs\u2019 jobs easier.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, its autocomplete engine helps you write code faster by providing smart completions that consider the code you\u2019ve written in a project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other useful features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Syntax highlighting with lazy embeds, multi-line constructs, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy navigation through files, code lines, and symbols<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keyboard shortcuts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Synced changes to multiple selected lines or areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All in all, this platform can help you optimize your processes to get things done faster and with fewer errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can download and try Sublime Text for free. For extended use, you\u2019d need to purchase a license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both personal and business licenses are available with prices starting from $99 for individuals (3-year subscription)&nbsp; and $65 per seat per year for businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-sublime-text-pricing.jpg\" alt=\"How to buy Sublime Text.\" class=\"wp-image-200410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-sublime-text-pricing.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-sublime-text-pricing-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-sublime-text-pricing-768x409.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sublimehq.com\/store\/text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sublime Text<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"visual-studio-code\">Tool #2: Visual Studio Code<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Visual Studio Code or VS Code is a source-code editor by Microsoft. It supports multiple programming languages such as C++, C#, CSS, Dart, Dockerfile, Go, JSON, Julia, Less, Java, JavaScript, PowerShell, Python, Rust, SCSS, SQL, TypeScript, Markdown, PHP, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-vs-code-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"Visual Studio Code's homepage.\" class=\"wp-image-200412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-vs-code-homepage.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-vs-code-homepage-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-vs-code-homepage-768x409.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/code.visualstudio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visual Studio Code<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why is it useful?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The platform features an advanced syntax-highlighting feature that makes smart completions to help you finish projects more easily.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, VS Code features an integrated debugging feature available right from the editor, which allows you to debug with call stacks and breakpoints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other relevant features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200b\u200bBuilt-in commands for source code management systems (SCM) such as Git<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bracket matching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Box selection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automated indentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Visual Studio Code is open source and free to use on the most popular operating systems today\u2014Windows, macOS, and Linux.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bootstrap\">Tool #3: Bootstrap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bootstrap is a popular CSS framework for front-end web development. It\u2019s like a front-end toolkit for building responsive, mobile-first web pages and web apps.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-bootstrap-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"Bootstrap's homepage.\" class=\"wp-image-200394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-bootstrap-homepage.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-bootstrap-homepage-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-bootstrap-homepage-768x409.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/getbootstrap.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bootstrap<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because it uses Syntactically Awesome Stylesheets (Sass), the platform has a customizable architecture that allows you to enable different CSS components such as gradients, shadows, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at these themes as examples of the designs you can create with Bootstrap.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-bootstrap-examples.jpg\" alt=\"Two examples of Bootstrap themes. One is blue and simple while the other is green and features more graphics.\" class=\"wp-image-200393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-bootstrap-examples.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-bootstrap-examples-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-bootstrap-examples-768x409.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/themes.getbootstrap.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bootstrap<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the high-level customization it supports, Bootstrap also offers users the ability to use a wide range of Java Script plugins without using jQuery. Plus, it allows users to add individual plugins programmatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why is it useful?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bootstrap helps front-end developers and web designers create interface components faster by using HTML, JavaScript, and CSS-based design templates for typography, navigation, buttons, icons, and other elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bootstrap is a free open-source tool you can download and use without paying a dime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"github\">Tool #4: GitHub<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>GitHub is a code-hosting platform with a web-based interface using Git, a version control platform that supports real-time collaboration. Put simply, it enables dev teams to work on the same web projects at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-github-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"GitHub's homepage.\" class=\"wp-image-200401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-github-homepage.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-github-homepage-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-github-homepage-768x409.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GitHub<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why is it useful?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes GitHub a super popular programming resource is its collaborative functionality. This allows users to efficiently collaborate with other remote team members on the same projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>GitHub is offered across two paid plans that are available as monthly and yearly subscriptions. Yearly subscriptions come with one free month and range from $44 to $231.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A free, basic version is also available.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-github-pricing.jpg\" alt=\"Github's three pricing plans.\" class=\"wp-image-200402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-github-pricing.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-github-pricing-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-github-pricing-768x409.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GitHub<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"chrome-devtools\">Tool #5: Chrome DevTools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chrome Developer Tools is a panel of tools that allow you to inspect the HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code of pretty much any website on the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-devtools-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"Homepage for Chrome DevTools, which is a free web development tool.\" class=\"wp-image-200397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-devtools-homepage.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-devtools-homepage-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-devtools-homepage-768x409.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.chrome.com\/docs\/devtools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chrome Developers<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why is it useful?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chrome DevTools features multiple tabs with different functionalities, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Elements tab<\/strong>: Allows you to inspect a website\u2019s HTML and CSS components and apply changes to DOM nodes right in your web browser. This helps you try out different styles, fix styling issues, and see how your code would affect the website in real time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Console tab<\/strong>: Helps you ensure JavaScript runs as it should.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sources tab<\/strong>: Useful for debugging your JavaScript. It enables you to keep the applied edits over page reloads, run snippets of JavaScript, and save your work to disk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Network panel<\/strong>: Lets you check if assets and resources are properly downloaded\/uploaded.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Performance panel<\/strong>: Helps you figure out how fast your website loads.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chrome DevTools is accessible for free to anyone who uses the Google Chrome browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"node-js\">Tool #6: Node.js<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Node.js is mainly used as a back-end web framework to build servers and software that require a reliable connection to a server (such as chat apps, social media platforms, news feeds, push notifications, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-node.js-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"Homepage for Node.js, a free web development tool.\" class=\"wp-image-200405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-node.js-homepage.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-node.js-homepage-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-node.js-homepage-768x409.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/nodejs.org\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Node.js<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Who uses Node.js? Here\u2019s what a <a href=\"https:\/\/nodejs.org\/en\/user-survey-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">survey conducted by the Node.js Foundation<\/a> found:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>85% of respondents use Node.js for web apps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>43% use Node.js for enterprise-grade application development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The majority of Node.js users are back-end or full-stack developers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why is it useful?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This tool is fast and lightweight. It\u2019s an open-source development platform that helps devs quickly build scalable network apps and real-time web applications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It features a non-blocking input\/output model that supports multiple connections simultaneously.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Node.js is free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"angularjs\">Tool #7: AngularJS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>AngularJS is an HTML framework that allows users to address the shortcomings of HTML by extending the HTML vocabulary of apps to create a more expressive environment.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-angular-js-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"Homepage for AngularJS, a free web development tool.\" class=\"wp-image-200392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-angular-js-homepage.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-angular-js-homepage-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-angular-js-homepage-768x409.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/angularjs.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AngularJS<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This tool is highly customizable and supports other libraries, which allows users to change or replace features according to their project\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only issue with AngularJS is that it was discontinued by Google at the end of 2021. Despite it being marked as deprecated, AngularJS is still used by devs worldwide. The only difference now is that users get support from third parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why is it useful?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Devs use AngularJS to create dynamic single-page web apps with interactive components (e.g., animations, Google Chrome extensions, etc.).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>AngularJS is free to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"jquery\">Tool #8: jQuery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>jQuery is an independent JavaScript library <a href=\"https:\/\/w3techs.com\/technologies\/overview\/javascript_library\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">used by 77.4% of today\u2019s most popular websites<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-jquery-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"Homepage for jQuery, a free web development tool.\" class=\"wp-image-200404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-jquery-homepage.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-jquery-homepage-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-jquery-homepage-768x409.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/jquery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">jQuery<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It brings a whole new lot of functions and extensive capabilities to JavaScript\u2019s standard features. It doesn\u2019t add anything to the programming language itself but helps devs easily manipulate DOM.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why is it useful?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>jQuery makes it easier to develop Ajax apps, plug-ins, abstractions for interactions and animations, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other useful features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Asynchronous processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>JSON parsing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DOM selections and manipulation through CSS selectors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>jQuery is free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eclipse\">Tool #9: Eclipse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Eclipse is an integrated development environment (IDE) for Java developers, created by IBM in 2001.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-eclipse-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"Homepage for free web development tool Eclipse.\" class=\"wp-image-200398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-eclipse-homepage.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-eclipse-homepage-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-eclipse-homepage-768x409.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eclipse.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eclipse<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although a Java-first IDE, Eclipse can also be used to develop projects in other languages by installing add-ons.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most popular programming languages supported by Eclipse plug-ins include PEARL, PHP, Lua, Lasso, COBOL, C+, Julia, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s highly customizable thanks to its extensive plug-in system.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why is it useful?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Devs use Eclipse to create Java applications and small Android apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Support for refactoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Code completion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Syntax checking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Eclipse is free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"typescript\">Tool #10: TypeScript<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>TypeScript is a programming language developed by Microsoft. It adds additional syntax to JavaScript and offers the necessary tooling for large applications and transpiling.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-typescript-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"TypeScript's homepage.\" class=\"wp-image-200411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-typescript-homepage.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-typescript-homepage-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-typescript-homepage-768x409.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.typescriptlang.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TypeScript<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why is it useful?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>TypeScript refers to their platform as <em>\u201c<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.typescriptlang.org\/why-create-typescript\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>JavaScript that scales<\/em><\/a><em>.\u201d<\/em> What makes it scale is the fact that it\u2019s a type-checked language, which means it provides instant feedback as you write your code. This helps you validate code faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>TypeScript is free to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sass\">Tool #11: Sass<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sass is a CSS extension language that enables front-end devs to create style sheets faster and keep their projects organized with fewer lines and cleaner CSS.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-sass-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"Homepage for Sass.\" class=\"wp-image-200406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-sass-homepage.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-sass-homepage-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-sass-homepage-768x409.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/sass-lang.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sass<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why is it useful?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sass allows users to write shorter CSS code using variables, mixins, loops, mathematical operations, and functions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sass is available for free as a standalone implementation which can be slow. Other options for installing Sass include apps such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prepros (Paid)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scout-App (Free)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LiveReload (Paid, Open Source)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"codepen\">Tool #12: CodePen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CodePen is an online code editor and community for testing code snippets written in HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. It is an open-source learning environment for creating and testing front-end code.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-codepen-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"CodePen's homepage.\" class=\"wp-image-200395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-codepen-homepage.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-codepen-homepage-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-codepen-homepage-768x409.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/codepen.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CodePen<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why is it useful?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>CodePen can be used by front-end devs and web designers to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create and deploy websites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get feedback from community members&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get inspiration from other CodePen users\u2019 projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Debug code<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test code<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>CodePen is offered across four pricing plans, one of which is free. The paid plans range from $8 to $26 per month.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-codepen-pricing.jpg\" alt=\"CodePen's pricing.\" class=\"wp-image-200396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-codepen-pricing.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-codepen-pricing-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-codepen-pricing-768x409.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/codepen.io\/accounts\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CodePen<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"affinity-designer\">Tool #13: Affinity Designer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Affinity Designer is a professional-grade graphic design app suitable for UI and web design.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-affinity-designer-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"Affinity Designer's homepage.\" class=\"wp-image-200390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-affinity-designer-homepage.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-affinity-designer-homepage-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-affinity-designer-homepage-768x409.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/affinity.serif.com\/en-gb\/designer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Affinity Designer<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why is it useful?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Affinity Designer can be used to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/how-to-mock-up-a-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mockup websites<\/a>, create moodboards, and design preliminary sketches before actually creating a fully functional website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Features relevant to website mockup include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unlimited zoom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Symbols attribute that you can apply to a group of design elements. This allows you to edit the entire group simultaneously<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Constraints that enable you to control the scalability of elements within containers&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In-depth tutorials and a comprehensive knowledge base<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Affinity Designer offers different pricing plans depending on users\u2019 operating systems and devices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Affinity Designer for Mac: $54.99<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affinity Designer for Windows $54.99<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affinity Designer for iPad: $19.99<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-affinity-designer-pricing.jpg\" alt=\"Affinity Designer's pricing plans for Mac, Windows, and iPad users.\" class=\"wp-image-200391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-affinity-designer-pricing.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-affinity-designer-pricing-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-affinity-designer-pricing-768x409.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/affinity.serif.com\/en-gb\/designer\/#buy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Affinity Designer<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sketch\">Tool #14: Sketch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sketch is an award-winning vector graphics editor developed for macOS.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-sketch-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"Sketch's homepage.\" class=\"wp-image-200407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-sketch-homepage.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-sketch-homepage-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-sketch-homepage-768x409.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sketch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sketch<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why is it useful?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sketch can be used by web designers for creating prototypes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/user-flow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">user flows<\/a>, user journeys, UI elements, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The prototypes in Sketch don\u2019t need to be static. The platform supports animated interactions, simulated scrolling, pinned headers, footers, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, designers can use Sketch for A\/B testing designs on mobile and desktop devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sketch users can also streamline and automate the developer handoff process by turning pixels into code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, the platform also features multiple integrations and extensions that can be implemented for a smoother workflow. Examples include Overlay, Zeplin, Maze, ProtoPie, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sketch is offered as a Standard and Business version. The Standard pricing plan starts at $9 per editor, per month. The Business version is custom-priced and available only upon request.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-sketch-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"Sketch's homepage.\" class=\"wp-image-200407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-sketch-homepage.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-sketch-homepage-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-sketch-homepage-768x409.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sketch.com\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sketch<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"figma\">Tool #15: Figma<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Figma is a collaborative interface design tool for web and mobile app prototyping.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-figma-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"Figma's homepage.\" class=\"wp-image-200399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-figma-homepage.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-figma-homepage-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-figma-homepage-768x409.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.figma.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Figma<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why is it useful?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With Figma, users can share projects with team members, design websites, export designs as CSS, Swift, XML code, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Figma integrates with Microsoft Teams, several prototyping and user testing tools, developer handoff software, as well as a wide range of collaboration and productivity apps such as Slack, Asana, Trello, Jira, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Figma features two paid plans and a free version. The paid plans range from $12 to $45 per editor per month.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-figma-pricing.jpg\" alt=\"Figma's three pricing plans.\" class=\"wp-image-200400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-figma-pricing.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-figma-pricing-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web-development-tools-figma-pricing-768x409.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.figma.com\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Figma<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">***<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Figma was our last tool for today.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That was a lot to take in, wasn\u2019t it?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video autoplay controls loop muted src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/too-much.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GIF Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/cbc-pretty-hard-cases-lady-dicks-phc101-SUm90ACYSAE1QtasQe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Giphy<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Over to you<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have an idea if you don\u2019t know what to install first!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to MarkUp.io and sign up for our free trial \ud83d\ude09. 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