Essential Web Development Tools

» Coding

• Notepad++ - freeware source code editor
• Crimson Editor - freeware source code editor
• Firebug - open source Firefox extension
• YSlow - Firebug extension
• DebugBar - Internet Explorer extension

» File Manipulation

• WinMerge - text file comparison and merging utility
• Bulk Rename Utility - freeware file renaming software
• Advanced Batch Converter - shareware image conversion software
• Multiple Image Resizer .NET - batch image processor
• PDF Split and Merge - open source PDF manipulation utility
• CutePDF Writer - print any document to PDF

» Web Browsers

• Mozilla Firefox
• Internet Explorer
• IETester - includes rendering engines for Internet Explorer versions 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10
• Apple Safari
• Google Chrome
• Opera
• Amaya - the browser of the World Wide Web Consortium
• Webbie - screen reader for the visually impaired
• Lynx - text browser
• BackStreet Browser - website downloader

» SEO

• Google Analytics
• Analog - logfile analysis utility
• Web CEO - search engine optimisation software
• GSiteCrawler - Google and Yahoo! site map generator

» Server

• HeidiSQL - MySQL database interface
• Filezilla - open source FTP software
• Putty - freeware Telnet/SSH client
• Kitty - freeware Telnet/SSH client
• TortoiseSVN - open source subversion client
• WAMP - open source Apache, MySQL & PHP server package

» PHP Platforms

• Drupal - our favourite Content Management System
• Joomla! - Content Management System
• a8eJoomla - modification of Joomla! optimised for accessibility
• WordPress - blog engine
• MediaWiki - wiki engine
• Gallery - photo album organiser
• Magento - e-commerce platform
• osCommerce - e-commerce platform
• Ubercart - e-commerce platform for Drupal
• VirtueMart - e-commerce platform for Joomla!
• Vanilla - forum engine
• YaBB - forum engine
• phpBB - forum engine
• Elgg - social network engine
• Dolphin - social network engine

» PHP Scripts

• phpMyVisites - website statistics
• ClickHeat - page click heatmap
• Email Obfuscator

» Coding Frameworks

• kohana - PHP framework
• xajax - PHP class library
• Smarty - PHP template engine
• jQuery - JavaScript library

» JavaScript

• FCKeditor - WYSIWYG editor
• nopERcart - shopping cart
• DYNIFS - dynamic iframe auto resize script
• Suckerfish - dropdown menu script
• dTree - vertical menu script
• Calendar
• Virtual Keyboard Interface

» CSS

• Reset Reloaded - stylesheet reset
• Sticker - sticky footer
• blueprintcss - CSS framework

» Design

• World Wide Web Consortium - web standards
• Campaign Monitor - email software CSS compliance information
• Browser Safe Fonts
• Identifont - online font identification tool
• What The Font? - online font identification tool
• Vector Magic - online bitmap to vector converter
• FavIcon Generator
• Colour Lovers - colour inspiration
• DomainTools - domain information and SEO tools
• Website Grader - SEO analysis

» Accessibility

• Cynthia Says Portal Tester - web accessibility validator
• Colour Contrast Check
• Browser Shots - test your web design in different browsers
• Browser Archive - archive of browser releases

» Security

• Good Password - password generator