As a frontend developer in 2025, I'm constantly evolving my workflow to stay sharp, efficient, and in love with the code I write. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned dev, the right tools can dramatically improve your productivity, code quality, and sanity.
Here are the top 10 tools I use almost daily—and why they matter:
1. 🖥️ Visual Studio Code (VS Code)
Why I use it: Fast, extensible, and loaded with features like IntelliSense, built-in Git, and a robust ecosystem of extensions.
Favorite extensions:
- Prettier
- ESLint
- GitLens
- Tailwind CSS IntelliSense
- React Snippets
2. 🎨 Figma
Why I use it: A seamless way to collaborate with designers, prototype UIs, and inspect styles directly. It bridges the design-dev gap beautifully.
3. ⚛️ React DevTools
Why I use it: Essential for inspecting React component trees, checking hooks state, and debugging performance issues.
4. 📦 Vite
Why I use it: Blazingly fast frontend build tool. Instant hot module replacement and zero-config setup for React, Vue, and more.
5. 🔄 Git + GitHub
Why I use it: Version control is non-negotiable. I use Git daily for commits, branching, and pull requests. GitHub adds seamless team collaboration and CI/CD integrations.
6. 🌐 Postman
Why I use it: For testing APIs quickly without writing code. Especially useful when working with backend teams or public APIs.
7. 🧪 Jest + React Testing Library
Why I use it: Unit and integration testing made simple. These tools make it easier to test UI behavior in React apps without diving into implementation details.
8. 🧠 ChatGPT / AI Assistants
Why I use it: For quick code explanations, debugging help, regex generation, or even naming functions—it’s like having a coding buddy 24/7.
9. 🚀 Netlify / Vercel
Why I use it: Deploying frontend projects is now as simple as connecting a GitHub repo. Instant previews, fast hosting, and built-in CDN.
10. 📊 Lighthouse / WebPageTest
Why I use it: Performance matters. These tools help analyze my pages for speed, accessibility, SEO, and best practices.
Final Thoughts
Tools come and go, but great workflows stay. These 10 tools have helped me ship better code, faster, and with more confidence.
💬 Got tools that make your life easier as a frontend dev? Share them below!
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