{"id":48670,"date":"2025-01-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/?p=48670"},"modified":"2025-02-04T11:43:58","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T19:43:58","slug":"best-productivity-tools-for-developers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/best-productivity-tools-for-developers\/","title":{"rendered":"10 of the Best Productivity Tools for Developers in [year]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are so many <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/best-productivity-tools\/\">productivity tools<\/a> for developers these days, and it can be tough to know which ones are worth your time.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why I asked engineers at some of the biggest and most innovative companies, like Google, Uber, and GitHub, what they think are the best tools for the software development process.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>They use these tools to get more done faster and with fewer distractions. Who knows, you might even discover a new favorite!<\/p>\n<p>So, let\u2019s dive into the top 10 productivity tools for developers. Our expert <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/project-management-software-engineering\/\">engineers recommend these tools<\/a> based on their own experiences and the needs of their development teams.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a solo developer or part of a large team, these tools can help you work more efficiently and effectively. So, take some time to explore them and see which ones work best for you! <\/p>\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-showtext=\"show\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-36601bf9-2d23-43a2-912b-ddd28472b09d\">\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\">\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\">\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">This Article Contains:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\">\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/best-productivity-tools-for-developers\/#0-10-best-productivity-tools-for-developers-2024\">10 Best Productivity Tools for Developers 2024<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/best-productivity-tools-for-developers\/#1-1-clickup-\">1. ClickUp<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/best-productivity-tools-for-developers\/#6-2-jam\">2. Jam<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/best-productivity-tools-for-developers\/#11-3-github-copilot\">3. GitHub Copilot<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/best-productivity-tools-for-developers\/#16-4-sourcegraph\">4. Sourcegraph<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/best-productivity-tools-for-developers\/#21-5-iterm2\">5. iTerm2<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/best-productivity-tools-for-developers\/#26-6-jupyterlab\">6. JupyterLab<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/best-productivity-tools-for-developers\/#31-7-visual-studio-code\">7. Visual Studio Code<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/best-productivity-tools-for-developers\/#37-8-saltstack\">8. SaltStack<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/best-productivity-tools-for-developers\/#41-9-mermaid-js\">9. Mermaid JS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/best-productivity-tools-for-developers\/#46-10-jira\">10. Jira<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-10-best-productivity-tools-for-developers-2024\">10 Best Productivity Tools for Developers<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-1-clickup-\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/\">ClickUp<\/a><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img alt=\"ClickUp Docs, Chat, and List view in ClickUp\" class=\"wp-image-39439\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1055\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Docs_Chat-view_List-view_Homepage-4-1400x1055.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Docs_Chat-view_List-view_Homepage-4-1400x1055.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Docs_Chat-view_List-view_Homepage-4-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Docs_Chat-view_List-view_Homepage-4-768x579.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Docs_Chat-view_List-view_Homepage-4-1536x1157.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Docs_Chat-view_List-view_Homepage-4-700x527.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Docs_Chat-view_List-view_Homepage-4.png 1934w\" width=\"1400\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Monitor project updates, track bug reports, manage workflows, and collaborate with the team, all from your ClickUp Workspace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>ClickUp is one of the most highly-rated <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/software-development-project-management-tools\/\">project management software tools and developer productivity tools<\/a>. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It offers hundreds of customizable features to improve <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/teams\/agile\">agile project management<\/a>, such as 15+ custom views, Agile Dashboards, and more, to help developers plan sprints, break down and assign tasks, and collaborate more effectively with their teams. <\/p>\n<p>This developer productivity tool also offers a custom automation feature to help you create customized triggers and actions to automate repetitive tasks and simplify even the most complex workflow. Plus, the entire platform is customizable\u2014you can build ClickUp that fits your workflow preferences and project needs.<\/p>\n<p>Another reason why ClickUp makes one of the best productivity tools is its <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/integrations\">integration capabilities<\/a>. ClickUp can be integrated with over 1,000 work tools, like Google Calendar, GitHub, and Slack. <\/p>\n<p>This means you can connect ClickUp to all of your most-apps together to streamline your workflow and easily access and manage your tasks across multiple platforms without leaving the platform. Overall, ClickUp is a powerful and versatile tool that can help your development team ship faster and work better together.<\/p>\n<p>Want to jump in and check it out? Try one of <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/templates\/engineering-and-product\">these engineering templates<\/a> to help you get started!<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-pros\">Pros<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Custom workflow automation for efficient sprint management <\/li>\n<li>Add Custom Fields and Custom Statuses to improve bug tracking <\/li>\n<li>Powerful integration capabilities<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/best-chrome-extensions-for-developers\/\">Chrome extension to organize your developer workflow<\/a> <\/li>\n<li>Customizable Agile Dashboards and Sprint Widgets<\/li>\n<li>Multiple views including, Gantt, Box, and Kanban<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/agile-templates\/\">Agile templates<\/a> to simplify the creation of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/templates\/product-brief-1737m-78674\">product briefs<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/templates\/release-notes-1737m-78653\">release notes<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/templates\/simple-sprints-t-6692280\">sprints<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/templates\/bug-queues-t-8454971\">bug queues<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/productivity-templates\/\">boost productivity<\/a> <\/li>\n<li>Available in multiple operating systems (iOS and Android app, desktop app for Windows, <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/mac-developer-tools\/\">macOS<\/a>, Linux, and web app)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/time-tracking-software-developers\/\">Time tracking features for software developers<\/a> to track billable hours <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-limitations\">Limitations<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Customization options can be a little bit overwhelming for first-time users<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-pricing\">Pricing<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Free Forever<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Unlimited<\/strong>: $7 per month per user<\/li>\n<li><strong>Business<\/strong>: $12 per month per user<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enterprise<\/strong>: Contact for pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-customer-reviews\">Customer reviews<\/h3>\n<p><em>\u201cClickUp has completely changed how I work. I cannot imagine not using it. It has almost gotten to the point where if it isn\u2019t on ClickUp, I won\u2019t be doing it. It takes some getting used to, but once you get the hang of it becomes exponentially useful.\u201d\u00a0\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/clickup\/reviews\/clickup-review-5355004\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">G2Crowd<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Bonus: <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/software-development-templates\/\">Software development plan templates<\/a>!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-2-jam\">2. Jam<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img alt=\"Jam.dev homepage\" class=\"wp-image-48808\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"807\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CleanShot-2023-01-04-at-16.12.27@2x-1400x807.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CleanShot-2023-01-04-at-16.12.27@2x-1400x807.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CleanShot-2023-01-04-at-16.12.27@2x-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CleanShot-2023-01-04-at-16.12.27@2x-768x443.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CleanShot-2023-01-04-at-16.12.27@2x-1536x886.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CleanShot-2023-01-04-at-16.12.27@2x-700x404.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CleanShot-2023-01-04-at-16.12.27@2x.png 1920w\" style=\"width:728px;height:419px\" width=\"1400\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via Jam.dev <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Next on our list of productivity tools is <a href=\"https:\/\/jam.dev\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jam<\/a>, one of the fastest ways to report bugs without disrupting your workflow.<\/p>\n<p>With Jam, you can grab a screenshot or video of the bug and share it with your developers. The best part is that Jam automatically captures useful information, such as network requests, browser info, device details, repro steps, comments, and console logs. This makes it easier for developers to figure out what\u2019s happening and fix the bug quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Another great feature that makes Jam a good developer productivity tool is that it integrates with some of the most popular tools like ClickUp, Jira, and GitHub, making it easy to start using Jam to improve your existing workflows and tools.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-pros\">Pros<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Instantly record and annotate your screen<\/li>\n<li>Auto-capture critical developer logs<\/li>\n<li>Easily take a screenshot or capture a recording to <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/bug-report-templates\/\">get a bug report<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Share links to your bug reports or send them directly to your favorite issue tracker<\/li>\n<li>Integrates tightly with your favorite issue trackers and tools (including ClickUp)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-limitations\">Limitations<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Some screenshots may not populate all the information needed to identify the problem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-pricing-\">Pricing <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Free plan<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Team<\/strong>: $10\/month\/user<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enterprise<\/strong>: Contact for custom pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-customer-reviews\">Customer reviews<\/h3>\n<p><em>\u201cJam has transformed my workflow in so many ways that now, communication with all my contacts has become much more simple: sending tickets to tech support and solving issues in minutes instead of hours, asking specific questions visually to clients and eliminating unnecessary meetings, and even creating video tutorials for my team so they can understand a workflow I built for them. Look no further-Jam is all you\u2019ll ever need.\u201d<\/em> \u2014<em> <a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/jam\/iohjgamcilhbgmhbnllfolmkmmekfmci\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Mikki Kowal from Chrome Webstore Reviews<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-3-github-copilot\">3. GitHub Copilot<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img alt=\"GitHub Copilot homepage\" class=\"wp-image-48810\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"816\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/GitHub-Copilot-homepage-1400x816.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/GitHub-Copilot-homepage-1400x816.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/GitHub-Copilot-homepage-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/GitHub-Copilot-homepage-768x448.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/GitHub-Copilot-homepage-1536x895.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/GitHub-Copilot-homepage-700x408.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/GitHub-Copilot-homepage.png 1920w\" style=\"width:753px;height:438px\" width=\"1400\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via GitHub Copilot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/copilot.github.com\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">GitHub Copilot<\/a> is an <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/ai-project-management-tools\/\">AI tool<\/a> and one of the most useful productivity tools for programmers that can help you write code faster and better. It\u2019s an extension for VScode and provides <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/ai-code-tools\/\">AI-based coding<\/a> suggestions meaning it can auto-complete your code as you write it. <\/p>\n<p>Plus, if you\u2019re working in an unfamiliar language, you don\u2019t have to worry about forgetting how to do something. It can even generate new code for you based on the instructions you provide in your code comments, analyzes the context in the file you\u2019re editing, and offer suggestions within your text editor, making Github Copilot one of the best developer productivity tools in the market today.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, GitHub Copilot is a great tool for anyone who writes code. It\u2019s powerful, and easy to use, and it can help developers write quality code faster. <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-pros\">Pros<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Trained on billions of lines of code<\/li>\n<li>Writes code using your codebase\u2019s own style and conventions<\/li>\n<li>It knows how to use most APIs and libraries, saving you from having to search<\/li>\n<li>Plugs into VS Code<\/li>\n<li>It saves developers time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-limitations\">Limitations<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The interface can be a bit lacking since it\u2019s only available on Visual Studio Code and Codespaces (the UI is great if you use IDE\u2019s, but it\u2019s not helpful if you don\u2019t)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-pricing\">Pricing<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The GitHub Copilot subscription is available on a monthly or yearly cycle\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Monthly<\/strong>: $10\/month<\/li>\n<li><strong>Yearly<\/strong>: $100\/year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-customer-reviews\">Customer reviews<\/h3>\n<p><em>\u201cCopilot makes it easier than ever to stub out boilerplate code. That\u2019s especially helpful if you are new to a certain language or framework. Plus, it also supports day-to-day autocomplete as you code.\u201d<\/em>\u2013 <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mohdirteza\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Mohd Irteza<\/a>, Software Engineer at Google<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-4-sourcegraph\">4. Sourcegraph<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img alt=\"Sourcegraph homepage\" class=\"wp-image-48811\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"753\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Sourcegraph-homepage-1400x753.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Sourcegraph-homepage-1400x753.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Sourcegraph-homepage-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Sourcegraph-homepage-768x413.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Sourcegraph-homepage-1536x826.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Sourcegraph-homepage-2048x1102.png 2048w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Sourcegraph-homepage-700x377.png 700w\" width=\"1400\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via Sourcegraph <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sourcegraph.com\/search\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sourcegraph<\/a> is a code-searching tool for developers. It allows users to fix, navigate, and automate across all your code and explore code repositories, with features such as intelligent fuzzy matching and code-aware search.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This a great developer productivity tool because it can search code, even across large codebases and multiple code repositories, show you where different things are used, and help you figure out what other code depends on your code.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"17-pros-\">Pros <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Can search across large codebases and multiple repositories<\/li>\n<li>Makes it faster to gain an understanding of the code<\/li>\n<li>Streamlines making changes across a large number of files<\/li>\n<li>Also includes features for code review and collaboration<\/li>\n<li>Very intelligent and quick search<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"18-limitations-\">Limitations <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The UX is not user-friendly to some users (for example, it can exclude individual repositories with regex, but not one-click repository exclusion)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"19-pricing-\">Pricing <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Business plan<\/strong>: $99 active user\/ month <\/li>\n<li><strong>Enterprise: <\/strong>Call for custom pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"20-customer-reviews\">Customer reviews<\/h3>\n<p><em>\u201cSourcegraph is a game changer. Searching across your company\u2019s codebase is an unlock to being impactful. And, the super cool thing is that you can make the same change across a bunch of code bases at once, so cool.\u201d<\/em> \u2013<em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/eddies5\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Eddie Saenz<\/a>, Software Engineering Manager at Indeed<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"21-5-iterm2\">5. iTerm2<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img alt=\"iTerm2 homepage\" class=\"wp-image-48813\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"546\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image7-1-1400x546.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image7-1-1400x546.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image7-1-300x117.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image7-1-768x300.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image7-1-1536x599.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image7-1-700x273.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image7-1.png 1600w\" width=\"1400\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via iTerm2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a powerful terminal emulator for macOS, <a href=\"https:\/\/iterm2.com\/index.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">iTerm2<\/a> offers a range of features to help you access your computer\u2019s command-line interface (CLI).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>One of the best things about iTerm it\u2019s customizability. You can choose from various color schemes and split your screen into panes to see more than one thing simultaneously. iTerm also keeps a searchable history of all the commands you\u2019ve run, so you can easily find something you ran in the past.<\/p>\n<p>Another cool thing about iTerm is that it supports many different programming languages. Plus, it integrates with other <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/it-management-software\/\">IT management<\/a> tools, like GitHub and GitLab, so you can use it with the code you\u2019re already working on.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"22-pros-\">Pros <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Split panes to divide a tab into multiple planes <\/li>\n<li>Hotkey window gives you an always-available terminal<\/li>\n<li>Robust find-on page feature <\/li>\n<li>Autocomplete feature that generates a list of suggestions <\/li>\n<li>Copy mode allows you to use the keyboard to make and modify selections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"23-limitations-\">Limitations <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>First-time users may experience a steep learning curve<\/li>\n<li>Cannot launch separate instances via a shell script or command-line interface<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"24-pricing\">Pricing<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The program is free to use <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"25-customer-reviews-\">Customer reviews <\/h3>\n<p><em>\u201ciTerm is a shell application for macOS that levels up your productivity if you live in their terminal. With features like profiles, hotkeys, search, and its extensive configurability it\u2019s a must-have.\u201d \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/itoto\/?originalSubdomain=ca\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Salvatore D\u2019Agostino<\/a>, Senior Software Engineering Manager, GitHub<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"26-6-jupyterlab\">6. JupyterLab<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img alt=\"JupyterLab homepage\" class=\"wp-image-48814\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"809\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/JupyterLab-homepage-1400x809.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/JupyterLab-homepage-1400x809.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/JupyterLab-homepage-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/JupyterLab-homepage-768x444.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/JupyterLab-homepage-1536x888.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/JupyterLab-homepage-700x405.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/JupyterLab-homepage.png 1920w\" width=\"1400\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via JupyterLab <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jupyterlab.readthedocs.io\/en\/stable\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">JupyterLab<\/a> is an open-source web-based integrated development environment (IDE) for working with Jupyter notebooks, code, and data. <\/p>\n<p>It offers a range of features for interactive computing, including the ability to create and edit Jupyter notebooks, write and execute code in multiple languages, and visualize and explore data. JupyterLab also supports collaboration, allowing users to share notebooks and work on them together in real-time.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>While it contains many powerful features, it\u2019s super easy to use. It has a clean and intuitive user interface, and it\u2019s packed with features that make it easy to write and execute code, visualize and explore data, and collaborate with other people. Plus, it\u2019s web-based; you can access it from any device with an internet connection.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"27-pros-\">Pros <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Enables you to work with documents and activities such as text editors, terminals, and custom components in a flexible, integrated, and extensible manner<\/li>\n<li>Makes it easy to share and collaborate on data and code<\/li>\n<li>Supports over 100 programming languages<\/li>\n<li>Powerful functionality<\/li>\n<li>Large community of users to help you get your questions answered quickly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"28-limitations\">Limitations<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The user interface can be improved to provide a friendlier experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"29-pricing-\">Pricing <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Free to use <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"30-customer-reviews\">Customer reviews<\/h3>\n<p><em>\u201cI like it because I can easily test out methods of <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/data-visualization-tools\/\">data visualization<\/a> and manipulation and then share the results with others.\u201d<\/em> <em>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jonathangrantcs\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Jonathan Grant<\/a>, Tech Lead, Two Sigma\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"31-7-visual-studio-code\">7. Visual Studio Code<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img alt=\"Visual Studio Code homepage\" class=\"wp-image-48815\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"723\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Visual-Studio-Code-homepage-1400x723.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Visual-Studio-Code-homepage-1400x723.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Visual-Studio-Code-homepage-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Visual-Studio-Code-homepage-768x397.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Visual-Studio-Code-homepage-1536x794.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Visual-Studio-Code-homepage-700x362.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Visual-Studio-Code-homepage.png 1920w\" width=\"1400\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via Visual Studio Code <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/code.visualstudio.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Visual Studio Code <\/a>(VS Code) is a popular <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/best-code-editors\/\">code editor<\/a> used by many software developers. It\u2019s fast, powerful, and packed with features that make writing and debugging code easy. <\/p>\n<p>This open-source and free developer productivity tool is customizable; you can choose from many different themes and color schemes. It also lets you install extensions to add new features and functionality. Plus, VS Code has a clean and intuitive user interface, making iT easy to use even if you\u2019re new to coding.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"32-pros-\">Pros <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Built-in Git commands and lets you review diffs and make commits right from the editor<\/li>\n<li>Great built-in debugging tools, such as breakpoints, call stacks, and interactive console<\/li>\n<li>Extensible and customizable <\/li>\n<li>VS Code for JavaScript, Python, Java, Markdown, JSON, HTML\/CSS, and more<\/li>\n<li>Large community of extensions, and easy to make your own<\/li>\n<li>Free and open source<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"33-limitations\">Limitations<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>It doesn\u2019t come with a project or solution concept<\/li>\n<li>Beginners may find it challenging to adapt to the VS code because it provides lots of functionality but lacks simplicity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"34-pricing-\">Pricing <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Open source and free to use <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"35-customer-rating-and-reviews\">Customer rating and reviews<\/h3>\n<p><em>\u201cVSCode itself is amazing. I wrote a few extensions tailored for our internal frameworks and monorepo to simplify tasks like using design theme constants or switching between projects. I really appreciate its great extensibility.\u201d\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/miksu\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Vojtech Miksu<\/a>, Software Engineer, Uber<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"36-pricing\">Pricing<\/h3>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"37-8-saltstack\">8. SaltStack<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img alt=\"SaltStack homepage\" class=\"wp-image-48817\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"773\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/SaltStack-homepage-1400x773.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/SaltStack-homepage-1400x773.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/SaltStack-homepage-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/SaltStack-homepage-768x424.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/SaltStack-homepage-1536x848.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/SaltStack-homepage-700x386.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/SaltStack-homepage.png 1920w\" width=\"1400\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via SaltStack <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/saltproject.io\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SaltStack<\/a> is a configuration management and remote execution tool that helps IT organizations improve <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/devops-tools\/\">DevOps workflows<\/a> by automating infrastructure deployment, configuration, and management. <\/p>\n<p>This automation tool is powerful and flexible, even for large-scale infrastructure with many servers and systems. Plus, it has an active community, so you can get help and support from other users if needed.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"38-pros\">Pros<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Can scale to large infrastructure<\/li>\n<li>Follows a parallel execution model instead of a more regular linear one<\/li>\n<li>Flexible management and powerful functionality<\/li>\n<li>Python-based, a distinctly versatile language<\/li>\n<li>Large and active community of users and contributors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"39-limitations\">Limitations<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Its user interface can be improved as it can be tricky to set up and requires more documentation support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Available as open-source downloads <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"40-customer-reviews\">Customer reviews<\/h3>\n<p><em>\u201cSaltStack allows for easy and repeatable automation of system configuration, reducing headaches of future you asking past you what you did to make something work. Its templating allows you to keep track of all the special quirks needed to bootstrap your machines, so they\u2019re not lost to the annals of time.\u201d \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/alex0\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Alex Huynh<\/a>, Systems Engineer, Cloudflare<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"41-9-mermaid-js\">9. Mermaid JS<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img alt=\"Mermaid JS homepage\" class=\"wp-image-48819\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"716\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Mermaid-JS-homepage-1400x716.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Mermaid-JS-homepage-1400x716.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Mermaid-JS-homepage-300x153.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Mermaid-JS-homepage-768x393.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Mermaid-JS-homepage-1536x786.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Mermaid-JS-homepage-700x358.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Mermaid-JS-homepage.png 1920w\" width=\"1400\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via Mermaid JS <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mermaid-js.github.io\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mermaid JS<\/a> makes it in this roundup of the best developer productivity tools because it allows you to create diagrams and charts using JavaScript. It\u2019s based on Markdown-inspired text definitions, which makes it easy to understand and use, even if you\u2019re not a programmer.<\/p>\n<p>Because diagramming and documentation can be time-consuming for developers, the main purpose of this tool is to help documentation catch up with development. It lets you create all sorts of diagrams and charts and make them part of your production scripts and other pieces of code. If you\u2019re not a programmer, you can use the Mermaid Live Editor, a user-friendly interface for editing Mermaid diagrams.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"42-pros\">Pros<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Easy to use as it allows non-programmers to create detailed diagrams easily <\/li>\n<li>Integrations and plugins are available <\/li>\n<li>Video tutorials are available for beginner and advanced users<\/li>\n<li>Diagram examples can be found in the Mermaid Live Editor<\/li>\n<li>Embed diagrams directly into your Markdown files, Issues, and PR comments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"43-limitations\">Limitations<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Though there are a lot of diagram options, it lacks different configuration settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"44-pricing\">Pricing<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Free to use <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"45-customer-ratings-and-reviews\">Customer ratings and reviews<\/h3>\n<p><em>\u201cMermaid JS is a diagramming tool that has been adopted by GitHub. It\u2019s awesome because we can add diagrams in Mermaid markup language and embed them inside README\/Markdown files or add it inside of GitHub comments. There are also IDE integrations which are really nice.\u201d<\/em> <em>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/preston-pham-92715938\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Preston Pham<\/a>, Software Engineer, Jam<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"46-10-jira\">10. Jira<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img alt=\"Jira Roadmap Example\" class=\"wp-image-40794\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"805\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Jira-Roadmap-Example-1400x805.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Jira-Roadmap-Example-1400x805.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Jira-Roadmap-Example-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Jira-Roadmap-Example-768x441.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Jira-Roadmap-Example-1536x883.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Jira-Roadmap-Example-700x402.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Jira-Roadmap-Example.png 1848w\" width=\"1400\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Via Jira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Jira by Atlassian is a widely utilized software by development teams to plan, track, and release great software. It\u2019s one of the most popular issue tracking and <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/best-project-management-tools\/\">project management tools<\/a> for developers.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"47-pros\">Pros<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Allows for detailed tracking of bugs, issues, and tasks.<\/li>\n<li>Highly configurable Scrum and Kanban boards for agile project management.<\/li>\n<li>Extensive reporting tools provide insights into team performance and project progress.<\/li>\n<li>Seamless integration with other Atlassian products such as Bitbucket and Confluence, and a host of other tools like GitHub, Zendesk, and Slack.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"48-limitations\">Limitations<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The flexibility and customization options can make it complex and daunting for new users.<\/li>\n<li>The mobile version of the application is significantly less powerful than its desktop counterpart.<\/li>\n<li>Some users report a steep learning curve and the need for dedicated Jira administrators to manage the tool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"49-pricing\">Pricing<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Standard<\/strong>: $7.75 per user per month<\/li>\n<li><strong>Premium<\/strong>: $15.25 per user per month<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enterprise:<\/strong> Billed annually, and pricing is only available on request<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"50-customer-ratings-and-reviews\">Customer ratings and reviews<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cJIRA has grown very quickly and there are thousands of users who trust this collaborative platform, so we do not doubt the features it offers. It is ideal for agile projects that require constant changes in scope, and its Kanban boards can even be visualized in the form of lists and tasks like traditional Gantt Charts.<\/p>\n<p>In some projects aimed at cost structures and resource management that require complex financial implementations, we may need to use other additional applications, but the general JIRA can take care of the monitoring and successful execution of the projects, in addition to the notifications maintaining visibility throughout. moment to the team members.\u201d  <em>\u2013<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/jira\/reviews#survey-response-8928843\">G2<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"51-code-faster-with-the-right-developer-productivity-tools\">Code Faster with the Right Developer Productivity Tools<\/h2>\n<p>There are plenty of great productivity tools for programmers to help developers work more efficiently and effectively. From agile project management tools like ClickUp to help you track and manage your sprints, to <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/best-code-editors\/\">code editors<\/a> like VSCode and Atom, to collaboration tools like GitHub Copilot and Sourcegraph, it\u2019s safe to say there\u2019s a tool for every need and preference.<\/p>\n<p>But the most important thing to remember is that not every tool is for everyone. What works for one developer might not work for another, and what\u2019s helpful for one project might not be helpful for another. <\/p>\n<p>So if you\u2019re looking for a fully customizable platform with robust features, workflow automation, and powerful integration capabilities to help you connect all your most-used developer tools together, then ClickUp is for you. <\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a solo developer or part of a team, ClickUp can give you the boost you need to get on the productive track and help you organize, manage, and keep track of all your projects, bugs, team communications, documentation, and so much more\u2014all in one place!<\/p>\n<div class=\"ub-buttons align-button-center\" id=\"ub-button-a1bf151e-8188-4822-84e3-e658c0a1d467\">\n<div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n<a class=\"ub-button-block-main ub-button-medium ub-button-flex-medium\" href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/signup\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" role=\"button\" target=\"_self\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\"><span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">Try ClickUp for Free Today<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><em>Guest Writer<\/em><\/strong>:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48803 size-full\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"400\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Dani-Grant-from-Jam.dev_.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Dani-Grant-from-Jam.dev_.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Dani-Grant-from-Jam.dev_-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Dani-Grant-from-Jam.dev_-150x150.jpeg 150w\" width=\"400\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/danigrant\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Dani Grant <\/a>is the CEO of Jam, a company helping thousands of teams ship high-quality software faster. 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