Web project management tools (Part 1)

With the rapid development of emerging technology companies, many Web applications and browser tools have become popular among developers, designers, freelancers and project managers. As these tools continue to develop, we also see more and more desktop and mobile applications being developed.

In this article, I have collected some online resources from different aspects, from which developers can find useful tools. These tools are suitable for Web project development and can be used in almost all technical project development. You will see applications for email marketing, task management, cloud IDE, and so on. These applications are growing rapidly and are expected to grow better in the future.

Code Management

In the past, code for various open-source projects was published through blogs and personal webpages. This sharing method is not the easiest, and it is not easy for others to contribute to the code. The following are several tools for managing project code. They are very useful for individual developers and team developers.

Github

GitHub, the Git version control system, uses an elegant way to manage project code. Compared with Subversion, Git is more cost-effective and easier to install for new users. Creating a new version branch is very easy, and you don't have to worry about it, it will destroy your hard work.

I strongly recommend that you use Github because it has been around for years. Its free tools are good, including user wiki, Q & A support, push requests, and free web hosting. There are many developers on the Internet. Using Github for code management is a perfect choice.

Beanstalk

Compared with Github, Beanstalk is rarely mentioned, but it is still a great tool. Beanstalk is designed to create a private repository for teams working on backend development. It supports Git, Mercurial, and Subversion for version control. It has many features, including on-site deployment services for website servers.

If you have never heard of Beanstalk, I recommend you read at least their webpage. The services they provide can benefit any dev team, especially for complex projects that will release many versions.

Bitbucket

If you do not select Github, you can use Bitbucket. for open-source projects, it supports free repo hosting. You can also pay for private APIs and server space, but these are all dispensable. Bitbucket also supports multiple users and Git or Mercurial. Bitbucket is most suitable for development teams that don't want to pay for it. It is irresistible to a large amount of resources and online guides.

Task Management

Anyone familiar with project management knows the necessity of the to-do list. In the digital age, we need not only cool web applications, but also cool communication tools that can communicate with team members. Imagine a shared list where the preceding task may be assigned to a specific user. The following are the best professional tools that can arrange tasks in a well-organized manner.

Trello

Although I only spent a short time, I think it is currently the best digital management tool. Dashboards are easy to manage and the registration process is fast. Some terms may be confusing, but the Trello introduction page answers many frequently asked questions.

What I like most about it is that it allows you to work with other members of the team. New project tasks are assigned on their respective dashboards. The dashboard contains agent items or sub-dashboards. Tasks can be marked as "pending", "ongoing", and "done ". The interface may look a little weird, but please use it for a while. I promise you will not be disappointed.

Do

The Do name is very simple, but the concept of task management is not simple. This web application is very simple to use and focuses on team management. The task is assigned to different personnel of each project. All your calendars and contacts are synchronized to other members of the team.

Do is unnecessary for a single user. Its UI may be unsatisfactory, but many of its features are useful to the design team or studio. You can even integrate Google accounts like Gmail and Google Drive into this app. If you want to try it out, you can register it and try the free feature first.

Basecamp

After using Basecamp for many years, I still want to put it in this recommendation. You can use it to easily create your own team and manage task assignments. You can also use it to discuss and arrange schedules, or share documents and resources among team members. Basecamp perfectly connects team users and individual users.

Payment processing

In addition to PalPal, there are many payment platforms to choose from. Digital transactions require backend support for credit cards or third-party APIs. The following tools are applicable to developers who need to process online payments but do not want to start from scratch.

Stripe

Stripe, the popular payment platform, has always been well received. I have heard this name From CEOs and development teams countless times since last year, and they have been searching for a suitable payment platform. Stripe APIs are easy to understand and run well in any backend language.

Paymill

Paymill and their support documentation are absolutely impressive. Payment transactions are completed by credit card or debit card, and more payment methods will be supported in the near future. They provide many services. The most powerful resource is the quick plug-in library, which supports Drupal and VirtueMar.

Of course, Paymill is not perfect, but it can be easily installed on the usual e-commerce platform.

Braintree

I think Braintree is a payment platform that many web application developers use. Their customers include Github, Angry Birds, 37 Signals, and other well-known technology brands. Recently, they published a new blog about front-end JavaScript verification, which is easy to install.

Dashboards are also easy for new users. If you need a simple payment platform, I strongly recommend Braintree.

Data Records

Obviously, data records are not useful to everyone. The data record application makes an in-depth analysis on the data traffic and problems generated on the server. If you want to test the code that has been upgraded or modified, or you want to increase the number of front-end users and data traffic of the website, data record is very useful.

These resources may be hosted externally, and they can generate your data records in a very regular form.

Sumo Logic

This is a new company in this field and provides excellent services. Record data is presented in the form of refined charts and numbers on the dashboard interface, allowing you to easily locate the problem from the latest data query, and organize the information as needed.

All data is stored in the cloud, so you do not have to worry about insufficient local hard disk space. For more information, visit their FAQ page.