What is Chrome DevTools?
Chrome DevTools is the in-browser developer panel.
Definition and Word Origin
"DevTools" means developer tools. The background of the page is seen, errors are caught instantly, and performance is measured. It is an x-ray of the sites.
How to Know and Use in Daily Life?
Development: Code review.
Mistake: Console tracking.
Learning: Site anatomy.
Technical Depth and Architecture
Panels:
Elements: An attempt at structure and style.
Console: Command and error.
Network: Request timing.
Lighthouse: Scored inspection.
Console try:
document.querySelectorAll("img").lengthRule: The change is local, it goes away when you renew it. Permanent work is done in the file.
Use in Different Disciplines
Glasses: Behind-the-wall installation.
X-ray: Internal structure view.
Bonnet: Engine compartment.
Questions and answers
Just Chrome?
No. Firefox, Edge and Safari offer similar panels.
Does it change permanently?
No. When you refresh it, it goes away and the file changes.
Should mobile be tried?
Yes. Size and touch are tested with device emulation.
Does it keep records?
In-session amount. Continuous monitoring requires a separate tool.
Related terms
Related tools
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