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ShipFast.dev comes packed with powerful development tools that can help developers build high-quality applications faster and more efficiently. These tools are designed to be easy to use and provide developers with actionable insights into how their applications are performing. In this article, we'll take a closer look at each of these tools and their advantages.

Version Matrix

The version matrix is an internal tool that displays a list of all environments that are configured, along with their actual metadata, like the currently deployed version and deployment time. This tool can be a source of information for the team about the currently deployed application state. It helps to keep track of the version history, and it's easy to compare the different environments.

Version matrix

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Mailcatcher

Mailcatcher is a popular development tool used to capture all emails sent from the local backend environment. It's a great way to test email functionality and ensure that everything is working as expected before deploying to a cloud environment. With Mailcatcher, developers can view all emails sent from the application in one place, making it easier to test and debug email functionality.

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Storybooks

Storybooks is a frontend workshop for building UI components and pages in isolation. It allows developers to work on individual components without having to navigate through the entire application. Storybooks make it easier to build, test, and refine UI components, improving the overall quality of the application.

Plop

Plop is a code generation tool that helps with creating repeatable code parts faster. It allows developers to create templates for common code patterns and generate code with a single command. Plop automates the repetitive parts of coding, freeing up time to focus on more complex tasks.

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If you would like to find more technical information about Plop check the guide: Plop

Sentry

Sentry is an error tracking and monitoring tool that helps developers track and fix issues in their applications. It is designed to capture errors, exceptions, and performance metrics in real-time and provide developers with actionable insights into how their applications are performing. Sentry helps developers to identify issues before they become bigger problems, ensuring the application runs smoothly.

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If you would like to find more technical information about Sentry check the guide: Sentry

SonarCloud

SonarCloud is a tool that helps teams align with a shared definition of clean code. It gives continuous feedback on code and a clear go/no-go quality gate in pull requests to meet the defined standards every time. SonarCloud helps to maintain code quality and prevent technical debt.


ShipFast.dev comes packed with powerful development tools that can help developers build high-quality applications faster and more efficiently. These tools are easy to use and provide developers with actionable insights into how their applications are performing. Whether you're looking to improve code quality, automate repetitive tasks, or track and fix issues, ShipFast.dev has the tools you need to succeed. For more information about each of these tools, please refer to our technical guide.