1. Chrome DevTools It is used for debugging HTML, CSS, and JavaScript .

Google Chrome for developers

was built for the open web. Test cutting-edge web platform APIs and developer tools Installation and
Accessibility: The tool is pre-installed in Google Chrome. Right click the page element and select Inspect.
press Ctrl+Shift+I for Windows/Linux .Press Cmd+Opt+I for macOS. Key Functionalities: ● Elements
Panel: Inspect and modify HTML/CSS. ● Styles Editor: Live-edit CSS properties and view computed styles.
● Device Mode: Test responsive designs and emulate mobile devices. ● Console: The console Debugs
JavaScript and log outputs. ● Performance Tab: It Analyzes page load times and rendering performance.
Tips and Best Practices: Use Ctrl+Z for Windows or Cmd+Z for macOS to undo accidental CSS edits. E1.
Chrome DevTools

It is used for debugging HTML, CSS, and JavaScript .Google Chrome for developers

was built for the open web. Test cutting-edge web platform APIs and developer tools

Installation and Accessibility:

The tool is pre-installed in Google Chrome.

Right click the page element and select Inspect.

press Ctrl+Shift+I for Windows/Linux .Press Cmd+Opt+I for macOS.

Key Functionalities:

● Elements Panel:

Inspect and modify HTML/CSS.

● Styles Editor:

Live-edit CSS properties and view computed styles.

● Device Mode:

Test responsive designs and emulate mobile devices.

● Console:

The console Debugs JavaScript and log outputs.

● Performance Tab:

It Analyzes page load times and rendering performance.

Tips and Best Practices:

Use Ctrl+Z for Windows or Cmd+Z for macOS to undo accidental CSS edits.

Enable the feature Persistent Workspaces to save changes

User CSS Grid or Flexbox debugging tools for layout troubleshooting.

Limitations:

Limited to Chrome-based browsers.

Advanced features like Workspaces require manual setup.

2. Firefox Developer Tools

Overview:

Firefox Developer Tools, built into Mozilla Firefox, specialize in debugging modern

CSS layouts and accessibility.

Installation and Accessibility:

Pre-installed with Firefox.

Access via:

Right-click + Inspect Element.

Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+I (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Opt+I (macOS).

Menu: Tools > Web Developer Tools.

Key Functionalities:

Inspector: Edit HTML/CSS and visualize CSS Grid/Flexbox layouts.

Accessibility Panel: Audit ARIA roles and contrast ratios.

Responsive Design Mode: Test designs across screen sizes.

Shape Path Editor: Debug complex CSS shapes (e.g., clip-path).

Tips and Best Practices:

Use the Grid Inspector to highlight grid lines and track sizing issues.

Enable Dark Mode for better visibility in low-light environments.

Utilize the Changes Panel to track CSS modifications during debugging.

Limitations:

Fewer third-party extensions compared to Chrome.

JavaScript debugging tools are less performant in complex apps.

3. Safari Web Inspector

Overview:

Safari Web Inspector is Apple’s built-in tool for debugging web content on Safari and

iOS devices. It supports HTML/CSS inspection, JavaScript debugging, and

performance profiling.

Installation and Accessibility:

Pre-installed with Safari but requires enabling:

Safari > Settings > Advanced > Show Develop menu in menu bar.

Access via:

Right-click + Inspect Element.

Menu: Develop > Show Web Inspector.

Key Functionalities:

● Elements Tab:

Modify HTML/CSS and view accessibility properties.

● Styles Sidebar:

Toggle CSS rules and preview animations.

● Timelines Tab:

Analyze resource loading and rendering performance.

● Remote Debugging:

Debug web pages on iOS devices via USB.

Tips and Best Practices:

Use Quick Open to navigate large CSS files.

Enable Experimental Features in settings.

Leverage Storage Tab to inspect cookies and local storage.

Limitations:

It is only available on macOS/iOS.

Less frequent updates compared to Chrome/Firefox tools.

References:

Google Chrome. (n.d.). Chrome DevTools Overview. Chrome Developers.Retrieved

from

https://developer.chrome.com/docs/devtools/

Mozilla. (n.d.). Firefox Developer Tools. MDN Web Docs.Retrieved from

https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Tools

Apple Inc. (n.d.). Safari Web Inspector Guide. Apple Developer

Documentation.Retrieved from
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/webkit/safari_web_inspectornable the feature Persistent
Workspaces to save changes User CSS Grid or Flexbox debugging tools for layout troubleshooting.
Limitations: Limited to Chrome-based browsers. Advanced features like Workspaces require manual
setup. 2. Firefox Developer Tools Overview: Firefox Developer Tools, built into Mozilla Firefox, specialize
in debugging modern CSS layouts and accessibility. Installation and Accessibility: Pre-installed with
Firefox. Access via: Right-click + Inspect Element. Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+I (Windows/Linux) or
Cmd+Opt+I (macOS). Menu: Tools > Web Developer Tools. Key Functionalities: Inspector: Edit HTML/CSS
and visualize CSS Grid/Flexbox layouts. Accessibility Panel: Audit ARIA roles and contrast ratios.
Responsive Design Mode: Test designs across screen sizes. Shape Path Editor: Debug complex CSS
shapes (e.g., clip-path). Tips and Best Practices: Use the Grid Inspector to highlight grid lines and track
sizing issues. Enable Dark Mode for better visibility in low-light environments. Utilize the Changes Panel
to track CSS modifications during debugging. Limitations: Fewer third-party extensions compared to
Chrome. JavaScript debugging tools are less performant in complex apps. 3. Safari Web Inspector
Overview: Safari Web Inspector is Apple’s built-in tool for debugging web content on Safari and iOS
devices. It supports HTML/CSS inspection, JavaScript debugging, and performance profiling. Installation
and Accessibility: Pre-installed with Safari but requires enabling: Safari > Settings > Advanced > Show
Develop menu in menu bar. Access via: Right-click + Inspect Element. Menu: Develop > Show Web
Inspector. Key Functionalities: ● Elements Tab: Modify HTML/CSS and view accessibility properties. ●
Styles Sidebar: Toggle CSS rules and preview animations. ● Timelines Tab: Analyze resource loading and
rendering performance. ● Remote Debugging: Debug web pages on iOS devices via USB. Tips and Best
Practices: Use Quick Open to navigate large CSS files. Enable Experimental Features in settings. Leverage
Storage Tab to inspect cookies and local storage. Limitations: It is only available on macOS/iOS. Less
frequent updates compared to Chrome/Firefox tools. References: Google Chrome. (n.d.). Chrome
DevTools Overview. Chrome Developers.Retrieved from https://developer.chrome.com/docs/devtools/
Mozilla. (n.d.). Firefox Developer Tools. MDN Web Docs.Retrieved from
https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Tools Apple Inc. (n.d.). Safari Web Inspector Guide. Apple
Developer Documentation.Retrieved from
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/webkit/safari_web_inspector