The Chrome DevTools are a set of web authoring and debugging tools built into Google Chrome. Use the DevTools to iterate, debug and profile your site.
- Select More Tools > Developer Tools from the Chrome Menu.
- Right-click on a page element and select Inspect
- Use Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+I (more shortcuts)
Rewatch the future of mobile-first authoring in DevTools.
Discover the Panels
Learn how to customize the DevTools to suit your workflow.
Remote Debugging allows you to remotely debug and screencast any device running Chrome on your Desktop.
Use the Device Mode to build fully responsive, mobile-first web experiences.
Use the Elements panel to iterate on the layout and design of your site by freely manipulating the DOM and CSS.
Use the Console to log diagnostic information during development or use it as a shell to interact with the JavaScript on the page.
Debug your JavaScript using breakpoints in the Sources Panel or connect your local files via Workspaces to use DevTools live editor.
Use the Network panel to get insights into requested and downloaded resources and optimize your page load performance.
Use the Timeline to improve the run time performance of your page by recording and exploring the various events that happen during the lifecycle of a site.
Use the Profiles panel if you need more information than the Timeline provide, for instance to track down memory leaks.
Use the Resources panel to inspect all resources that are loaded, including IndexedDB or Web SQL databases, local and session storage, cookies, Application Cache, images, fonts, and stylesheets.
Solutions for your Workflow
Iterate
Test and tweak your site design and content iteratively.
Inspect and Edit Pages and Styles
Debug
Debugging helps you find and fix errors in your code.
Profile
Especially when it comes to device testing, put the user first.
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