I've been using Mozilla Firefox since version 0.9; And I just couldn't stop using it. Even though it crash often (GMail, new Y!Mail simply doesn't like Firefox), I'm sure everybody can't dump this baby thanks to its awesome extensions.
So, long story short, I'm having love-and-hate relationship with Mozilla Firefox. Due to extensive crashes on Mac machine, I was trying to forget the extensions and use other browser (Safari, Opera). And you know where it leads to, ... yes you're right, back to Firefox.
Numerous Firefox crash log displayed in Console's CrashReporter log
Why I kept coming back to Firefox? Here's why:
Firebug
This is the numero uno, the most important extension for my life. It can serve both website designer and developer. You can inspect HTML, CSS on-the-fly and debuging Javascript. It's a very powerful extension.
All-in-one Gestures
This is the extension that could save your time and your arse from RSI (repetitive strain injury) for too much mouse clicks. Although it's mimicing the mouse gestures feature in Opera, this smart extension is recommended to everyone.
HTML Validator
As title said, this is a must have tool for HTML author. It helps you to keep the codes clean by alerting you if something is wrong / not valid.
Adblock Plus
It helps you to stay low against those pesky ads. Should be installed by everyone in this crazy advertising century.
Aardvark
Not as powerful as the Firebug, this simple tool is good for debugging HTML codes by removing any HTML tag (ex: <div>) and crawling in the nested DOM. It was Aardvark's era until Firebug released :)
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what about "web developer" from chris pederick?
opera + its "web developer" are nice too.. :)
Ah you're right, thank you! It's installed but I rarely use it since Firebug released. But it's helpful if we often play around with cookies and other technical thing.
I am on the other hand, kept back to Safari. No matter what, Safari is my default browser since version 2.0 on tiger.
One thing that other browser can't do, is quick look for thesaurus word with CMD+CTRL+D on every word. The other things is that i need safari for some of tastyapps testing.
Firefox is great in many aspect, but Safari still won my heart :-)
Safari is fast too! I like it, but the shortcut clashing with regular Firefox user. For instance: cmd (ctrl) + 3 = go to the 3rd tab. In Safari that's opening bookmark number 3 in the toolbar. But I like Safari, still happy to use it sometimes.
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