Maximize Efficiency with DevTools
Aug 19, 2023
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.