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PDF Editing in the Browser: No Software, No Upload, No Risk
Edit, annotate, merge, split PDFs entirely in your browser — nothing uploaded to any server.
tutorial
Fake Data for Testing: Stop Using 'test123' in Your Code
Generate realistic test data — names, emails, addresses — without writing fixtures manually.
tutorial
API Testing Without Postman: Build cURL Commands Visually
Build cURL commands visually — method, headers, auth, body — without memorizing flags.
Code Kit Lab
Mar 31, 2026
guides
CSS Generators That Save Hours: Gradients, Shadows, Animations
Visual CSS generators for gradients, shadows, animations, and clip-paths — all free.
Code Kit Lab
Mar 31, 2026
tutorial
Markdown to HTML: The Complete Workflow for Writers
Convert Markdown to HTML effortlessly — GFM tables, code blocks, and live preview.
Code Kit Lab
Mar 30, 2026
guides
Nginx vs .htaccess: Server Config for Modern Web Apps
Compare Nginx and Apache configuration — performance, security, and generator tools.
Code Kit Lab
Mar 30, 2026
tutorial
XML to JSON and Back: A Practical Conversion Guide
Convert between XML and JSON — use cases, gotchas, and free browser-based tools.
Code Kit Lab
Mar 29, 2026
guides
Color Accessibility Guide: WCAG 2.1 Contrast Ratios Explained
Understand WCAG contrast ratios, AA vs AAA compliance, and how to test your colors.
Code Kit Lab
Mar 29, 2026
tutorial
Docker Compose Validation: Catch Errors Before Production
Validate docker-compose.yml files instantly — catch typos and version issues before deploying.
Code Kit Lab
Mar 28, 2026
comparison
LESS vs SCSS vs CSS: Which Should You Use in 2026?
A practical comparison of CSS preprocessors — features, performance, and when to use each.
Code Kit Lab
Mar 28, 2026
guides
How to Build a Bulletproof .env File
Environment variables done right — validation, best practices, and common mistakes.
Code Kit Lab
Mar 27, 2026
guides
5 JSON Tricks Every Frontend Developer Should Know
Master JSON manipulation with practical tips — from key sorting to schema validation.
Code Kit Lab
Mar 27, 2026
ai
AI API Doc Generator — Free Online Tool
Describe endpoints get API documentation
Code Kit Lab
Mar 26, 2026
security
Security Tools Every Backend Developer Should Know
Essential security tools for generating keys, HMAC signatures, CSP headers, and more.
Code Kit Lab
Mar 25, 2026
ai
AI .gitignore Generator — Free Online Tool
Enter stack get optimized .gitignore
Code Kit Lab
Mar 25, 2026
ai
AI README Generator — Free Online Tool
Describe project get full README.md
Code Kit Lab
Mar 24, 2026
ai
AI Commit Message — Free Online Tool
Paste diff get conventional commit message
Code Kit Lab
Mar 23, 2026
ai
AI CSS Generator — Free Online Tool
Describe element get production CSS
Code Kit Lab
Mar 22, 2026
ai
AI Cron Explainer — Free Online Tool
Paste cron get human-readable schedule
Code Kit Lab
Mar 22, 2026
ai
AI Code Converter — Free Online Tool
Convert code between languages
Code Kit Lab
Mar 21, 2026