In days past, web developers were pretty much always in the office, or home office, because it was a requirement in order to get your job done. Web developers need a lot of tools, especially if you’re also monitoring websites after the development is done.
But, today, you can be far more on the go, especially if you have an iPhone or iPad. Your iPhone can be one of your most successful business tools. Nearly everything you’re doing in the office can be done when you’re away from the office simply by using your iPhone. Though there are literally hundreds of applications out there that are useful, we’ve tried to track down some of the ones that will be of the most value to web developers. Check out these twenty iPhone apps every web developer needs.
- iMy: iMy offers a full MySQL client for the iPhone for running custom database queries, saving them and exporting results to Google spreadsheets.
- MobileCan: A full PostgreSQL client for running custom database queries.
- FTP on the Go: Allows you to log into an FTP server, edit and modify files.
- PHP Cheat Sheet: Dictionary of PHP syntax. This one comes in handy for everybody sometimes.
- RegEx Cheat Sheet: A pocket guide for regular expressions. Just like the app above; a great reminder we all need from time to time.
- OmniFocus: This task management application allows you to create to do lists, as well as sync with documents on your desktop. This application can really help you stay organized, which is especially important if you bounce between office, home office and being on the road at client sites.
- Bento: A personal database on the go. You can manage all your information in one spot.
- Google Calendar: Check you Google calendar from anywhere. You never have to worry about being out of touch just because you’re spending a few days on the road for business or personal reasons.
- iBlueSky: A great brainstorming application for getting ideas out of your head an into a document.
- Jobs: Creates timesheets with ease. Simple to use. Create a job, track your hours and then bill your client quickly and easily from one simple iPhone application.
- BlogPress: Rich text editor, landscape editing, photo uploading and posting to multiple types of blog software. This one is great, and works with nearly any blogging platform you might be using.
- WordPress: The official WordPress iPhone app. You can write drafts and publish on the go. Works just like the real thing.
- Ego: A really great app for tracking Google Analytics on your website. You can see your Twitter followers and RSS subscribers, too. You never have to wonder what’s going on with your site again.
- Google Reader: Allows users to read subscribed blogs in a neat, fashionable application.
- Analytics HD: If your responsibilities include tracking online server activity, this is the ideal app for doing that across many servers and sites. While it provides only a limited view of the total Google Analytics picture, it provides the right views; exceptional trending and stats that are necessary for quick checks and meetings.
- AirSharing: A great way to share files: AirSharing allows you to mount your iPhone or iPod Touch as a wireless drive on any computer, drag and drop files and then view them on your device.
- Zumo Drive: A basic app for accessing your Zumo drive remotely.
- ReaddleDocs: This app can grab documents from almost any source, including computers, web sites, email attachments, MobileMe iDisk, online file storage apps and other iPhones.
- Full Screen Web Browser: Does just what it says: lets you browse in full screen.
- QAsvn: This app lets you monitor a subversion repository for changes.
Using these tools can really improve your productivity when you’re on the go. Be sure to check out all the apps and tools that can make your iPhone really work for you.New apps are literally developed every day; all designed to make your iPhone more productive… and more fun.
