10 useful tools for Javascript development on Mac

Here is a list of tools I use when developing front ends, mainly in AngularJS and Angular.

• VS Code: Lightweight like Sublime yet easier to find and install new plugins. I’ve started skeptic but it quickly won me over.
• json2ts: If you’re using Typescript and have to create interfaces for your incoming API data, it can be a pain to spend the time doing to the mapping manually. Save yourself some time with this online converter.
• JSONLint: When you need to check the integrity of your JSON data
• JSLint: I mainly use it when my IDE or Chrome Debugger tools fails to help me find subtle syntax issues in my code, things like a misplaced or missing closing parenthesis or bracket that still “parse” but results in errors. It also works for JSON.
• JSONDiff: When debugging API requests, sometimes comparing request payloads helps. This helps with the diff
• JSONPlaceholder: When you need to test our both your HTTP requests and maybe your display with some fake REST data.
• SourceTree: When it comes to git I am not much of a command line guy except when it comes to rebasing operations, for everything else, SourceTree.
• iTerm: A better Terminal for Mac users.
• OhMyZsh: Liven up your shell with zsh.
• DiffMerge: I’ve found it to work just perfect to resolve in a clear visual way these 3-way merge errors. Use these commands once installation is done to set it up as your merge tool.

What kind of other tools would you highly recommend?

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