Firefox DevTools for CSS authors
Blog post from LogRocket
Firefox DevTools has introduced several features aimed at enhancing CSS authoring and inspection, making it a valuable tool for developers. The three-pane Page Inspector allows developers to modify and understand HTML and CSS layouts efficiently, while the Shape Path Editor enables the creation and adjustment of complex shapes directly in the browser. The tool also includes a CSS filter editor similar to Photoshop's filters, and an Animations view that provides detailed insights into element animations with color-coded timelines. The Grid inspector offers advanced features for visualizing CSS Grid layouts, and the Fonts tab allows for in-depth inspection and manipulation of fonts, including variable fonts. Additionally, Firefox DevTools supports full-page or element-specific screenshots and provides options for editing stylesheets through the Style Editor. Responsive Design Mode and transform visualization further aid developers in optimizing web pages for different devices and layouts. The tool's support for preprocessors and CSS variable autocompletion enhances workflow efficiency, and future updates promise further improvements in CSS change tracking and Flexbox inspection. Overall, Firefox DevTools continues to evolve, offering comprehensive tools that benefit web developers by improving debugging and design processes.