Websites are a developers best friend. They’re full of knowledge, inspiration, and tons of useful tools. Below are the top 10 websites that I use when developing websites.
10.) GTmetrix
GTmetrix is the best tool for optimizing your website’s performance and speed. It gives a thorough breakdown of your website’s PageSpeed score, Page Load Time, and tips to improve it’s overall performance.
9.) Varvy
When it comes to SEO tools, Varvy is one of the best out there. Not only does it provide a simple and fast website SEO analysis but it also has many guidelines on how to fix and improve upon any website’s Search Engine Optimization.
8.) Google Fonts
Custom fonts are a front-end developer’s best friend. With a growing, fast, and beautiful library, Google Fonts offers simple integration with it’s copy and paste ready scripts to bring any website to life.
7.) Awwwards
Need inspiration? Awwwards is one of the best website awards that features custom front-end website that rely heavily on advanced CSS and JS. Want to stay current with your code? Head over to their site and browse the years most impressive websites.
6.) Github
Github is one of the largest open-source web development communities out there.
5.) CodePen
CodePen is a creative open-source library of advanced HTML, CSS, and JS techniques.
4.) CSS-Tricks
Not just CSS tricks but also help with htaccess, JavaScript, jQuery, WordPress, and PHP.
3.) Smashing Magazine
Offering the latest trends and techniques in Web development. From coding, to design, and everything in between, this is one of the best resources for it.
2.) Stack Overflow
Stack Overflow is easily the largest online community of programmers and a great resource to learn from. If you search for a question on Google, you’ll likely end up at Stack Overflow.
1.) W3Schools
Whether you’re just starting out or been here since day one, W3Schools is the number one resource for easy, straight-forward learning. Ready to learn a new language? Brushing up on an old one? W3Schools is where to begin.