Web development tools

Web development tools can be used to build and maintain websites. Most are available for free, and can help developers write code, improve code quality, and check accessibility.

Text editors

Text editors come equipped with useful features that help developers write code. Typical features include line numbering, automatic indenting, code highlighting, and support for languages such as PHP, Python, Java, JavaScript and HTML.

Browser extensions

Browser extensions are toolbars, plugins and add-ons that extend your browser's functionality. Common features include code validation, disabling JavaScript, outlining page structure, and debugging code.

colour contrast Analysers

Colour contrast analysers can be used to check foreground and background colour combinations for accessibility. Typical checks include brightness and luminosity.

Accessibility tools

Accessibility tools can be used to check individual pages or complete websites against known guidelines. Most tools are based around the W3C Guidelines, although they can only be used to verify a small number of the total checks available. Typical checks include the presence of alternative texts, form labels and valid code.

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