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    Chrome DevTools

    Score9.7 out of 10
    N/AChrome DevTools is a set of authoring, debugging, and profiling tools built into Google Chrome.N/A
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    Chrome DevTools
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    Chrome DevTools
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    Google
    Chose Chrome DevTools
    I tried Mozilla Firefox Development Tools, but I find it to be harder than Chrome DevTools, maybe it's because I'm used to Chrome's layout and UI, but I simply find it to be superior
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    There are not many alternatives for Chrome DevTools. The one I tried and didn't like was Firefox's Web Developer Tools, which is just like Chrome DevTools but in Firefox. It has similar features, especially with console errors and inspect. But usability isn't as good as Chrome …
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    DevTools is more commonly available due to the huge market share and has become the familiar standard for this type of tool. The other tools work but not as smoothly and pleasantly.
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    It is much faster than other tools and being integrated within the browser makes it easier to use as there is no time wasted switching context.
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    AEM isn't really like Chrome DevTools but offers some ability to crop images once you see how the content would look on a particular device. So I would say AEM compliments this tool, rather than be considered as a replacement or competitor.
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    I have not used any other tools that are similar to Chrome DevTools. However, I have been thoroughly impressed by the Chrome DevTools service and its features. With its extensive features, I would imagine it would serve as a top leader in comparison to similar products and …
    Incentivized
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    I find them pretty much the same, they have the same tools except Firefox doesn't provide the lighthouse functionality. I do prefer firefox's dark theme and colour palette. But I use Chrome Dev tools because of the Light house functionality that analyzes the page load and …
    Incentivized
    Chose Chrome DevTools
    Chrome DevTools is a library of tools where others like a visual studio can only offer some under level. Chrome DevTools let also debug websites on the internet even if you don't own them. Chrome DevTools is really easy to use and you don't need a lot to understand how it is …
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    Chose Chrome DevTools
    We can use code editors but by using DevTools we can write code and see output on the fly. We have similar alternatives like Firefox, and Microsoft edge but they did not provide this much flexibility and options. Chrome DevTools introduced some features like full screenshots. …
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    Chose Chrome DevTools
    Chrome is well suited to our needs as the majority of our traffic uses Google Chrome
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    The main factor is that it does not need its own installation package, as it is part of the Google Chrome browser, other tools such as SysInternals and Wireshark have a certain release resistance on the part of IT and Information Security teams. Another reason is that with any …
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    Chose Chrome DevTools
    Although it uses a lot of memory, we chose Chrome DevTools over Sentry since it comes pre-installed with the browser and has better performance overall. Manipulating the Document Object Model (DOM) and pseudo-classes in Chrome DevTools is a breeze, and you can even do it from …
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    It's just built into Chrome and is so easy to use. Any other extension within chrome is one step removed - the use of DevTools is just part of the fabric of Chrome and integral to my everyday tasks.
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    Chose Chrome DevTools
    1. Chrome dev tools is easy to use
    2. It has so much feature like lighthouse , application etc.
    3. A console to execute our own code
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    Safari and Firefox have similar capabilities but since the Chrome browser is more popular, it is used by the development team.
    Incentivized
    Chose Chrome DevTools
    We selected DevTools against Firebug as there is no need to install any additional plugin because DevTools is part of the browser and the performance is incredible in spite of the amount of RAM it consumes.

    Chrome DevTools outperforms similar tools in other browsers such as …
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    I have tried Firefox DevTools. It has similar functionality with Chrome DevTools.
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    When we develop for Chrome, we use Chrome DevTools. If we asked to develop for other browsers, we use their tools. But Chrome is more frequently preferred by our clients
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    The main tool I've used that compares to Chrome DevTools is the Firefox built-in development tools. The one thing that I know I like better about Firefox is the screenshot support, which has many great features. Firefox even has a special developer edition of their browser …
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    Unable to enter Firefox Developer Tools above, but that was the main alternative. We do still use it on occasion as sometimes things look/work well in Chrome but not in Firefox. In general, however, Chrome DevTools are more commonly used as that is the browser most of our …
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    While I like the look and feel of Firebug a lot better than DevTools, the Chrome version is just better. Firebug has (or had? I haven't used it in several years) some serious performance issues that would slow Firefox down to a crawl if you didn't forget to turn it off. …
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    Chrome DevTools is our team's go-to solution for development and debugging, but most major browsers include similar tools. Firefox and Edge include tools that do just about every major item DevTools does, but Chrome's implementation is at least as polished as Firefox's and …
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    Chrome DevTools stacks up well against similar browser tools like those offered by Microsoft Edge and Firefox. It has plenty of strengths and while it may not stand out strongly from the crowd amongst its peers it has built a strong user base around it due to its constant …
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    I generally use the Internet Explorer developer tool that is also good but not as good as Chrome DevTool in every aspect. In Chrome DevTool one can just hover over the object and can see the all detail but in IE developer tool you manually have to console it.
    Incentivized
    Chose Chrome DevTools
    Because Chrome is the most popular tool out there, you can guarantee that if your website works for this browser, it will for the majority of people on the Internet. Also, for the same reason, you can find a lot of tutorials and documentation on how to use these tools.

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    Would buy again
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    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
    95%
    Implementation went as expected
    18 Answers
    User Ratings
    Chrome DevTools
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.7
    (30 ratings)
    Usability
    9.5
    (7 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.4
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Chrome DevTools
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Google
    Chrome DevTools are great for troubleshooting bugs, broken elements on pages, styling issues, responsiveness, identifying performance issues, third-party connections for data privacy, reviewing cookies and local storage, screenshots in different dimensions. Chrome DevTools are for technical users, so you do need to have a decent understanding of some basics like HTML and CSS to get started using them.
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    Pros
    Google
    • The Elements panel is usually our first port of call to inspect and modify HTML and CSS in real-time.
    • The Issues panel helps us to identify and resolve problems like cookie issues etc.
    • The console panel allows developers to see the log output created by their website in real-time.
    • Lighthouse helps us identify any issues with accessibility
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    Cons
    Google
    • As one delves into DevTools, one encounters a gradually steeper learning curve. You can do a lot very quickly, but to fully utilize DevTools takes time as one explores what it can do.
    • With many new updates, tools and items are moved, and a comfortable workflow becomes a frustrating search. This often happens when following only slightly outdated tutorials on a given feature, even in Google's own documentation.
    • The experimental flags, settings, and options are scattered about and a little clunky to configure when one has to make changes in multiple places.
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    Usability
    Google
    While Chrome DevTools are very powerful, it's not the easiest thing to use, as there are so many different tools built in. It takes some exploring to discover all the options possible within DevTools, but with a little exploring, the DevTools become a very powerful asset. Accessing the basic HTML and CSS inspection is very easy though, and that's the most common usage for the DevTools.
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    Support Rating
    Google
    I'm not entirely sure what to rate the support for DevTools, because I don't have any experience dealing with official customer support for DevTools. I would guess the primary support for DevTools would be in a Chrome forum. Typically if I have a question or issue, I am able to find an answer from doing a quick Google search. It's pretty widely used, so it's not difficult to find answers.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Google
    I find them pretty much the same, they have the same tools except Firefox doesn't provide the lighthouse functionality. I do prefer firefox's dark theme and colour palette. But I use Chrome Dev tools because of the Light house functionality that analyzes the page load and scores the website on desktop and mobile experience.
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    Return on Investment
    Google
    • All positive, the tool is free so there's no need to spend money on it. Every return is positive.
    • A lot, their tools increases productivity due because it helps developers to create and test websites inside the browser.
    • Tools are intuitive so there's no need to invest in education on developers to learn these tools.
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