Awesome Dev Tools

Welcome to Awesome Dev Tools – your one-stop resource for discovering and sharing the best tools for Frontend and Backend Developers, SharePoint & SPFx gurus, PowerShell scripters, and Generative AI explorers. Whether you’re a beginner looking to jumpstart your projects, or a seasoned developer seeking new ideas, you’re in the right place!

This repository is maintained by the community, for the community. Found a tool you love? Contribute by creating a Pull Request or opening an Issue!

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Frontend Tools
3. SharePoint & SPFx Tools
4. PowerShell Tools
5. Backend/Dotnet
6. Gen AI Toolkit & Resources
7. Setting Up the Repository
   • Using GitHub’s Web Interface
   • Using VS Code Locally
8. Contributing
9. License

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Introduction

Developers often juggle multiple technologies – from React and SPAs to SharePoint customizations, PowerShell scripts, and emerging AI workflows. This repository curates a list of must-have resources, saving you the hassle of browsing countless search results. Here, you’ll find:

• Popular browser extensions for frontend dev
• Essential SharePoint & SPFx toolkits
• Handy PowerShell modules
• Cutting-edge AI resources for prompt engineering and code generation

We encourage everyone to add new tools, tutorials, or resources they believe will benefit the broader developer community.

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Frontend Tools

Check out tools/frontend-tools.md for a curated list of extensions, frameworks, and utilities that streamline the life of any Frontend Developer.

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SharePoint & SPFx Tools

See tools/sharepoint-tools.md for handy resources and frameworks that make SharePoint development and SPFx customizations a breeze.

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PowerShell Tools

Head over to tools/powershell-tools.md for a variety of modules, shells, and scripts that improve your PowerShell workflow.

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Dotnet Tools & Resources

Check out tools/dotnet-tools.md relevant dotnet NuGet Packages and libraries.

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Gen AI Toolkit & Resources

Want to explore the latest AI resources and tools? Check out tools/gen-ai-tools.md for everything from GPT-based coding assistants to prompt-engineering tips.

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Setting Up the Repository

You can maintain this repository either directly on GitHub or use Git + VS Code locally.

Using GitHub’s Web Interface

1. Create a GitHub account at https://github.com if you don’t have one.
2. Create a new repository:
   • Click the + icon in the top-right and select New repository.
   • Provide a name (e.g., awesome-dev-tools), choose Public (for open-source), and optionally add a README.
3. Add/Edit files directly on GitHub:
   • Click Add file or edit existing files, then commit changes with a descriptive message.
4. Invite collaborators (optional):
   • Go to Settings > Collaborators to manage access permissions.

Using VS Code Locally

1. Install Git: Download and install if you don’t have it already.
2. Clone your new GitHub repository:

   git clone https://github.com/<YourUsername>/awesome-dev-tools.git
   

Contributing

We welcome contributions from everyone! Here’s how you can get involved: 1. Check for existing issues or open a new issue to propose a tool or improvement. 2. Fork the repository and create a new branch for your changes. 3. Open a Pull Request with a descriptive title and a summary of your changes. 4. We’ll review your submission and merge it if everything looks good!

For more details, see our CONTRIBUTING.md.

License

This repository is released under the MIT License. Feel free to use and modify the content under its terms.

Thank you for stopping by! If you find this resource helpful, please consider giving this repo a star and sharing it with fellow developers. Let’s grow this list of awesome dev tools together! ❤️