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Firebug is an indispensable tool to a web developer. Whether you are an amateur and have no idea how to start being a web developer, or a seasoned professional, Firebug cannot be eliminated from your web developer's basic set of tools. In this three-part series, we will take a look at how to make the most of this browser add-on.
By definition, Firebug is an add-on installed in the Firefox browser that will enable you to see the HTML, CSS and JavaScript codes of a certain web page and make changes in real time without requiring you to have site access or save files, like in a local host.
To sort out any possible compatibility issues between using Firebug in other operating systems, this tutorial focuses only on the use of Firebug in Windows XP operating systems. Firebug can also work in Linux operating systems; however, addressing those differences is out of the scope of this tutorial.
As to why Firebug is very popular compared to other web development tools, it is because it is FREE. Everyone loves to use free but useful tools, and Firebug fits this description. To effectively use Firebug, you must use the Firefox browser (download link can be found above).
If you are looking for both basic and advanced techniques in the use of Firebug, keep reading.
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