Tools & Software

Directory of essential tools for computer science and development

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Visual Studio Code
IDE
4.8

A lightweight but powerful source code editor that runs on your desktop and is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.

Key Features

IntelliSense, debugging, Git integration, extensions

Pricing

Free, open source

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Zed
IDE
4.7

A high-performance, multiplayer code editor from the creators of Atom and Tree-sitter. Built in Rust for speed and efficiency.

Key Features

Real-time collaboration, GPU-accelerated rendering, fast startup, AI integration

Pricing

Free, open source

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Neovim
IDE
4.9

A hyperextensible Vim-based text editor. Focused on extensibility and usability with a modern architecture.

Key Features

Lua scripting, LSP support, tree-sitter integration, asynchronous plugins

Pricing

Free, open source

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Git
Version Control
4.9

A free and open source distributed version control system designed to handle everything from small to very large projects with speed and efficiency.

Key Features

Branching, merging, distributed development, offline work

Pricing

Free, open source

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GitHub
Version Control
4.7

A platform and cloud-based service for software development and version control using Git, allowing developers to store and manage their code.

Key Features

Code hosting, pull requests, issues, actions, packages

Pricing

Free tier, paid plans for teams and enterprises

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Docker
DevOps
4.6

A platform for developing, shipping, and running applications in containers, enabling developers to package applications with all dependencies and ship them as a single package.

Key Features

Containerization, isolation, portability, scalability

Pricing

Free tier, paid plans for teams and enterprises

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PostgreSQL
Database
4.8

A powerful, open source object-relational database system with over 30 years of active development that has earned it a strong reputation for reliability, feature robustness, and performance.

Key Features

ACID compliance, JSON support, extensibility, full-text search

Pricing

Free, open source

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MongoDB
Database
4.5

A general purpose, document-based, distributed database built for modern application developers and for the cloud era.

Key Features

Document model, horizontal scaling, aggregation framework, indexes

Pricing

Free tier, paid plans for advanced features

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Postman
API
4.7

A collaboration platform for API development that simplifies each step of building an API and streamlines collaboration.

Key Features

API testing, automated testing, documentation, collaboration

Pricing

Free tier, paid plans for teams

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Figma
Design
4.8

A cloud-based design tool that enables collaborative interface design, with real-time collaboration features.

Key Features

UI design, prototyping, collaboration, components

Pricing

Free tier, paid plans for teams

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Kubernetes
DevOps
4.7

An open-source system for automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.

Key Features

Container orchestration, service discovery, load balancing, self-healing

Pricing

Free, open source

Tool Categories

Explore tools by category to find the right solutions for your development needs.

Development Environments

IDEs, code editors, and development environments that enhance productivity and code quality.

Version Control

Tools for tracking changes, collaborating with teams, and managing code repositories.

Databases

SQL and NoSQL database systems for storing, retrieving, and managing data efficiently.

DevOps & Deployment

Tools for continuous integration, deployment, containerization, and infrastructure management.

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