Maximize Efficiency with DevTools

There are numerous features within Chrome DevTools. Let me share my favorite ones for you to explore:

1- Inspecting Disappearing Elements:

Have you ever felt frustrated when attempting to select an element that disappears during inspection? Here’s how to handle it:

  • Access the Command Menu by pressing Ctrl+Shift+P (or Cmd+Shift+P on macOS).
  • Type “Emulate a focused page” and press Enter.

2- Adding Logpoints without Modifying Source:

  • Right-click on the line number panel where you wish to insert the Logpoint.
  • Enter your preferred command, such as console.log, along with any necessary parameters.

Upon execution, DevTools will log the Logpoint expression’s result to the Console Tab.

3- Using the Layers Tab to identify some z-index Issues:

Safari provides a more effective visualization for identifying “Stacking Context” issues.
Selecting a layer in the panel displays information about why the layer exist, which can be incredibly helpful.

--

--

A. Kürşat Uzun

Frontend developer and designer, science fiction enthusiast, practicing minimalism, and stoic in search of flow. Writing about design and code.