Top tools and tips for developers

Save time and get more work done.

These are the top tools and tips of the week for developers to help them stay productive.

Make the most of our productivity tools and tips to become the most efficient developer you can be.

1. If you are a developer, avoid these blunders.

Not considering SEO when building websites.
Not adding node modules in the .gitignore folder, while uploading the code on GitHub.
Making non-responsive designs.
Trusting that the client always knows what he needs.
Underestimating the workload.

2. Dev productivity tool of the week - Reclaim.ai

A screenshot of Reclaim.ai

It's a productivity and time-blocking tool. Reclaim is a calendar helper that sets time on your schedule for activities or chores you want to perform.

Pros

It has a free version available for use
We give the app permission to write and deny events on our behalf after we sync it with our email and personal and business calendars.
Once you are full, it will stop taking invites or tasks and showcase them to others as well.

Cons

It can get overwhelming for a few
It takes some time to get used to
Automatic reshuffling messes up sometimes

3. How a small reward 🏆 after work can boost your productivity

Credits - Brooke Cagle / Unsplash

According to Victor H. Vroom’s theory, people will decide how to behave depending on the outcome they expect from said behavior.

For example, a person will work more hours because they anticipate doing so will make them more money.
If there is a reward after working for a few hours, we will work harder to get to the reward part asap.

4. A tool for front-end web developers: cssgradient.io

The website displays lovely gradients and gradient patterns for you to utilise on your website.

5. Bonus tip

Credits - Daniel Abrahams / Linkedin

Would you like to read more?

You can join Invide's new discord community for more ideas on focus and productivity for developers.

Why consider joining Invide?

Invide is a community for remote developers, it was started in 2016 to assist remote developers to find jobs. We post verified remote jobs every day. You may also have your profile reviewed, attend weekly community meetups, receive community help, and acquire new skills, among other things.

Would like some assistance in time management?

Try our privacy-focused, minimalist, note-taking app with markdown support - Developer Diary. It not only keeps track of your progress but also gives detailed work analytics.
It's completely free.

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