Top 5 Software Development Tools

by Bradley Nice, Content Manager at ClickHelp — all-in-one help authoring tool

Every year lots of software development tools appear. It is becoming more and more difficult to make out which ones are worth paying attention to and which ones are not. In this post, we are going to talk about the best software development tools that will help you in your work.

GitKraken

For several years this tool has been one of the most popular ones, and most probably, it is going to keep its positions in 2020. So, GitKraken is a tool for developers and teams. It helps users be more efficient and productive. It makes communication between the members of the team smoother and easier. It shows who is working and on what issue. One of the advantages is its design. It is gorgeous =) Another great plus is that it is simple and intuitive. Major features are accessible in one click. In general, it is a speedy and functional tool that may improve your performance. Even its free version is quite feature-rich.

Postman

We are to pay attention to Postman in 2020. It is another popular tool for API developers. It is used both by individuals and by companies. The UI is very intuitive and simple. It is an easy tool for challenging work that is great for collaboration due to good team sharing ability. It does not take much time and effort to start using it, though it may require a learning curve. But it is natural for every tool or service. It enables users to achieve results in time. All the processes are quite transparent: you can see everything that is happening from level to level.

VSCode

It is a useful feature-rich code editor with an amazing customization ability, which allows developers to create the environment that they want. The UI is very user-friendly. It is easy to start and can be used by both experts and beginners. VSCode is compatible with many programming languages and allows us to switch between them. Of course, it is simple. One of the reasons to use this tool is that it includes a real-time code error detector that increases the efficiency and speed of work. A good tool for those who are looking for productivity.

CodeLobster

CodeLobster is a portable software development tool for editing. It is suitable mostly for experienced users rather than for beginners. But those who have enough skills find it user-friendly and simple. This software is a great thing in the process of debugging as it helps users find the cause of the bug. It supports a variety of languages, has an attractive design, and works fast. Moreover, it enables developers to use plug-ins, thus adding functionality. Its autocomplete function is quite appreciated among users: it completes names, arguments, tasks increasing the efficiency of work.

Cloud9

Cloud9 is an integrated development environment. It allows developers to write and debug code in the browser only. It is cloud-based, and it makes the collaborative work really smooth and enjoyable as the members of the team can code together in real-time. They can easily share their development environment with their colleagues. Cloud9 is compatible with many programming languages. It is very intuitive as well — a feature that is essential to all the most popular and successful tools and services. One of the most prominent advantages is that it enables you to work from any place with access to the internet.

So, here are the most popular development software tools. If you have not tested them yet — you ought to! Please share what are your favorite tools, and what purposes you use them for?

Have a nice day!

Bradley Nice, Content Manager at ClickHelp.com — best online documentation tool for SaaS vendors