As a web developer, what are your favorite software tools that help to get the job done?

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Published on 2010-05-21T22:09:27Z Indexed on 2010/05/21 22:20 UTC
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I find myself using the software below most.

Gimp(GNU Image Manipulation Program) - For making sure elements within web pages are aligned pixel perfect.

Fiddler - For analyzing HTTP(S) traffic.

Programmers Notepad - For code editing and comparison.

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