Software

An IDE is a development environment that helps you write and edit code. It provides syntax highlighting, code completion, and project management tools so that you can focus on coding while the IDE handles the rest of your work.

In a remote team or want to run an idea past a colleague online? We review the best collaborative coding tools for remote pair programming.

Static sites can have benefits, but they aren't right for every project! Learn seven reasons why an SSG might not be the best choice for your next project.

Does your web app work in all devices? Testing is a huge job. Learn how to enable Chrome's useful device mode to emulate dozens of mobile devices.

Though browsers are arguably more reliable than they've ever been, we still can't forget about cross-browser testing tools. Here are 7 top options for you.

Kilian Valkhof introduces Polypane, a multi-function web browser built for developing websites in multiple views at once.

Learn how to edit source files within Chrome and save the result to a local file. Changes can also be applied immediately without refreshing the browser.

Maria Antonietta Perna covers the importance of good software documentation, showing you how to get up and running with your first software documentation.

Anthony Burchell shows how WordPress users can prepare their site content for the extended reality future. The ways we consume content are ever-changing, but with a platform like WordPress, we’re able to adapt and create many new and engaging digital experiences.

David Attard reviews 15 Bootstrap tools and playgrounds for improving your workflow and making it easier to get started with the Bootstrap CSS Framework.

How do you choose a set of applications from an ever-changing landscape of devices, operating systems and browsers? Craig discusses pragmatic options.

Having the best developers and designers on the planet is no good if they aren't on the same page. David has the tools to help you fit them together.

The next generation of social media is here. Your devices will integrate augmented reality to end the distinction between your real and online lives.

Are you using the best development tools? Is your CSS compilation complicated? Have you bungled your JavaScript bundling? Craig discusses what we're using.

Craig Buckler looks at JotForm 4.0, a tool that enables people without a technical background to build advanced, beautiful forms.

Zack Wallace goes through how to set up Vagrant, the popular virtual machine software, on a Windows machine.

Lucero del Alba introduces 7 Atom add-ons for previewing changes in HTML, CSS, JS and Markdown, and for executing interpreted and compiled code.

In October, we discussed reasons why Edge has struggled to gain momentum. Are November's StatCounter browser statistics better for Microsoft's flagship brow

Chris Ward looks beyond developing for Google Play and Apple's App Store to enterprise app stores, and their opportunities for better returns and support.

Edge adoption has grown sedately over the year and dropped in September. Craig discusses why few of us are prepared to give Microsoft's browser a chance.

Michael Grogan explains how to install programs in Linux using terminal commands.

Lucero del Alba presents three DevOps tools, and considers the benefits and challenges of switching to a DevOps culture.

Craig Buckler takes a look at Rollbar, a service that helps development teams debug faster.

We'd all played with computers for years but SitePoint's Hack Day gave us a chance to make electronics with our first IoT project.

Mozilla overtook IE/Edge browsers last month and there's more grim news for Microsoft. Craig discusses the company's future.

Mike Street shares his favorite, time-saving tips, packages and shortcuts for GitHub's Atom code editor.

The browser market barely changed during February, so Craig discusses the most popular Operating Systems in relation to web development.

One data source, unlimited endpoints – that's the dream. Porky proposes to convert your online content to 'InDesign'. It might be possible but is it good?

Tanay Pant presents a step-by-step guide to creating a simple 3D game using the Unity 5 gaming platform.

Donald Dragoti looks at some of the special features of the new Vivaldi browser, and why you might consider making the switch.