Recently, Staff member Daedalus posted a list of programs to help developers move their projects along much more smoothly. Earlier today, Community member Kerii posted a list of programs he finds useful. We agree with him on his list. So thanks to Kerii, here is another list of 3 useful programs for developers.
1: DropBox
www.dropbox.com
Some people might argue against this if you already pay for webhosting (like myself) and just use an FTP client (which this is kind of like), but I hope to change your mind. I’ve only just started using Dropbox since I got the iPad app, and I can tell you already that this is a handy service. Setting up a free account will allow you to have a 2GB online storage space for files. It has an attractive UI on the iPad app, and the desktop client is easy to use. Even if you use a website or FTP client with your hosting, I’d still say download Dropbox and get that extra space. Always comes in handy for backing up project files.
2: Meebo
www.meebo.com
Meebo is an IM client that will allow you to use a global login for your IM accounts, or log into one on it’s own. Meebo has a browser based interface that will work on any OS, but also has mobile apps for the Android and iOS platforms if you which to use the service on the go. I used to use it when I was having troubles with Windows Live Messenger client and saved me a lot of hassle. It is not the most attractive or feature rich client out there, but the wide range of compatibility makes it an easy to use alternative to your standard IM program.
3: WordPress
My Own Edit
www.wordpress.org
Kerii posted about a site builder called Wix.com, but I find this program to be behind the times. Offering a blend of Flash(which is a slowly dying platform) and HTML and ads in it’s free service, this is not a service I recommend at all.
Instead, WordPress is a much easier to use option. It has a broad set of plug-ins, themes and prides itself on it’s “5 minute” installation.
Calis Projects main site is run with wordpress. You can ask them to host your blog, or export it to your own hosting location.
With it’s easy to use post update system, it will give you the flexibility to post updates directly to your site without the need to re order older text. A smart choice to use by any developer.
And there you have it.
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