Web development is evolving fast, faster than most of us can Google the next update. If you're still using the same stack from three years ago, you're missing out on tools that can boost your speed, efficiency, and sanity.
Web development is evolving fast—faster than most of us can Google the next update. If you're still using the same stack from three years ago, you're missing out on tools that can boost your speed, efficiency, and sanity.
Here are five tools that I believe every web developer (especially freelancers and agency owners like me) should keep close in 2025.
Yes, Git is still king, but command line isn’t for everyone. GitHub Desktop takes the stress out of commits, pushes, and branches with a visual interface.
If you collaborate with others or just want to avoid breaking your project, this is a no-brainer.
This one changed the game.
Figma lets you design, prototype, and hand off to dev all in one tool. It’s like Photoshop, Sketch, and InVision had a baby and raised it in the cloud.
Perfect for when clients say, "Can we just move this button a little to the left?"
The GOAT of code editors. Period.
In 2025, it’s still the most flexible, powerful, and developer-loved code editor.
Depending on what you're building (static, dynamic, CMS-based), these platforms are still budget-friendly and offer the simplicity needed to get projects live fast.
You don’t need fancy, just reliable.
Web development is 40% code, 60% managing tasks, clients, and feedback. Notion helps you organize it all without going crazy.
Bonus: It helps you look way more professional when onboarding clients.
There are tons of tools out there, but these five consistently show up in my workflow because they actually solve real problems. You don’t need a toolbox full of tech—just the right ones that do the heavy lifting.
Want to see how I use these tools to build websites that drive conversions? Explore my portfolio at imoroaenoch.com.ng .
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