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Developer Tools

CNET Download.com features all the latest developer software, including HTML editors, ActiveX components, Java tools, Java applets, and everything else you need to get your geek on. See all 38 products in this category.

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    JavaScript Smooth Scroller

    Web Development Software12

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    Availability Booking Calendar

    Web Development Software12

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    Flash Button Component

    Web Site Tools6

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    Facebook Connect

    Web Development Software6

  5. Convert video files between various video & audio formats.
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    Contact Form Generator

    Web Site Tools4

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    SiteVIN Website Builder

    Web Site Tools4

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    Domain Statistics Tool

    Web Site Tools3

  9. Convert any Windows file to a secure PDF document.
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    Cute Editor for PHP

    Components & Libraries3

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    JEZ Thema

    Components & Libraries3

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    MyFlashxml.com

    Web Site Tools3

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  1. Flash Event Calendar Nov 06

    Web Site Tools

  2. CoolStuff Software PAD Site Engine Nov 05

    Web Site Tools

  3. Availability Booking Calendar Oct 21

    Web Development Software

  4. DMXReady Blog Manager Oct 19

    Web Development Software

  5. Factual Oct 13

    Database Software

  6. PG Portal Pro Oct 08

    Web Site Tools

  7. Present.ly Oct 07

    Web Site Tools

  8. Flash Web Calendar Sep 16

    Web Site Tools

  9. Flash Web Poll Sep 09

    Web Site Tools

  10. Flash Button Component Sep 08

    Web Site Tools

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    MyFlashxml.com

    Create your Flash-based Web site with no programing knowledge.

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    Availability Booking Calendar

    Show availability and let clients submit reservations and pay on-line.

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    GetACustomSite Website Builder

    Create your own Web site.

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    SiteVIN Website Builder

    Build your Website online with integrated hosting and a Content Management System.

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    JavaScript Smooth Scroller

    Scroll through your text, image, or any other content.

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    Domain Statistics Tool

    Gather useful web statistics.

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    Global Web Translation

    Translate Web site pages into 41 languages.

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    JEZ Thema

    Creating Pro Joomla with templates.

  9. 9.
    Contact Form Generator

    Create a Web form with text fields, drop down boxes, and radio buttons.

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    ProtoShare

    Build, discuss, and refine clickable website wireframes and creative design work.

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from the download blog

Chrome extensions site now open for uploads

Posted by Stephen Shankland on Nov 24, 2009
Google asks programmers to start adding their Chrome extensions to the new gallery. Chrome users can't yet download them, though.

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an introduction to Developer Tools

Developer tools are products designed for software developers, who are sometimes called software engineers. These programs allow users to create and maintain software applications ranging from simple Web sites and desktop widgets to video games and large, complex databases. The Developer Tools category is broken down into a variety of languages, platforms, and frameworks for building software applications.

The .NET category consists of tools designed for working with Microsoft .NET Framework, an environment that offers a large library of precoded solutions. ActiveX is another Microsoft technology that allows the embedding of controls, animations, and objects into Web pages. The Components & Libraries section includes preset creations that can be plugged into developing software. The Database section contains tools related to managing, creating, or defining large collections of data. The Java section includes software for working with that object-oriented programming language. Reference & Tutorials includes valuable information for learning more about software development. Source Code includes raw samples of software code for reuse as well as tools for converting and compiling. The Tools & Editors category consists of compilers, interpreters, debuggers, editors, and integrated desktop environments (IDEs) that assist in managing and producing software. Web Engineering products help users manage networks and infrastructures, while Web Page Creation software assists in the publishing of Web pages using standard languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, and Ruby on Rails. The XML category has software for creating, editing, and managing XML files. Top programs include No-IP DUC (Dynamic Update Client), ActiveX Control Pad, Actual Drawing, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Hex Workshop, and Web Page Maker.