Unlock the Full Potential of Chrome Developer Tools
As a web developer, you’re likely familiar with the basics of Chrome Developer Tools, but did you know there are hidden gems that can revolutionize your debugging and creation workflow?
Inspecting Complicated Objects Made Easy
When dealing with complex objects logged to the console, it can be a nightmare to parse manually. Chrome’s got your back! Right-click on an object and select “Store as global variable” to easily inspect and work with it using JavaScript.
Fine-Tune Your CSS Debugging
Tweaking CSS properties just got a whole lot easier. Select a property and use the up/down keys to adjust its value. Holding the alt key adjusts values in steps of 0.1, perfect for fractional values. Shift adjusts values in steps of 10.
Preserve Your Logs
Tired of losing console output on page refreshes? Enable the “Preserve Log” checkbox to persist logs between page reloads. This feature is especially useful when debugging website issues that require page refreshes.
Master Selection Mode
Did you know holding shift during selection mode lets you select deeper elements in the DOM? This is a game-changer for complex sections of DOM or pages with overlays.
Filtering Made Simple
Chrome’s filtering language supports various properties and operators, making it easy to filter for specific types of events. Type “-” to expose a typeahead of filterable properties, or toggle on “regex” mode for advanced matching.
Bonus: Dark Theme
Give your eyes a break and enable Chrome’s built-in dark theme for the dev tools. It’s not only easier on the eyes but also looks pretty cool!
Debugging Issues in Production
While Chrome dev tools are great for local debugging, they fall short when it comes to understanding bugs and performance issues in production. That’s where LogRocket comes in – a front-end logging tool that lets you replay problems as if they happened in your own browser.
LogRocket instruments your app to record console logs, network requests, browser metadata, and more, providing a pixel-perfect video of even the most complex single-page apps. Try LogRocket today and start building better software!