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10 top Free web dev Apps For Apple Web Designers

Posted on 17 July 2009 by Couchy

aptana Studio: Build, deploy, scale

Supporting PHP, ROR and Python this is a serious tool. Although I have only used it for basic HTML, CSS editing I found that a breeze with helpful hints and colour coding of syntax. It’s going to be around for the long run as they just secured $7.8 Million in Funding. Its 100% free and monetises via its web app hosting platform.

10 top Free web dev Apps For Apple Web Designers

GIMP

An alternative to Photoshop its completely open source and has a plug-in available that converts the layout closer to Photoshop for an easy learning curve. A great way for aspiring web designers to start honing there skills.

10 top Free web dev Apps For Apple Web Designers

Handbrake

For converting your video files into a web friendly format you cannot go past this one.

 

Caliper Project

For pixel perfect designs you need a simple measurement tool like Caliper.

http://www.maczot.com/prodpics/1302_macCaliperLarge.jpg

MAMP: Mac – Apache – MySQL – PHP

The essential coding environment just a few clicks away :>.

http://www.mamp.info/en/images/screenshots/mamp_controlcenter.jpg

Cyberduck

FTP browser that also supports, SFTP, WebDAV, Cloud Files & Amazon S3.

CyberduckCyberduck Browser

Dashalytics

Google Analytics on your Dashboard.

10 top Free web dev Apps For Apple Web Designers

Sequel Pro

MySQL database management app.

http://www.renemoser.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/sequelpro.jpg

Dropbox

File sharing the way it should be :>. Great if you are often moving between the office, your home Mac and your MacBook.

http://www.getdropbox.com/static/images/dropbox_logo_home.png

Paparazzi!

A tiny app that makes screenshots of websites.

10 top Free web dev Apps For Apple Web Designers

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6 Comments For This Post

  1. brandoncorbin Says:

    Very nice list. Thanks for taking the time to put it together!

  2. brandoncorbin Says:

    BTW, Dropbox has to be one the most valuable tools that I use, if your not using it – go now!

  3. @MeganDamer Says:

    I would have to agree @dropbox rocks.

  4. John Says:

    Super templates. I seriously love them a lot. Thanks.

  5. Grant Says:

    I posted some comments before anyway, because lots of your stuff is really informative.Absolutely amazing man!

  6. Angel Says:

    Great job! Can?t wait to start my own blog. :)

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