It is never incontestable that experience is the best teacher in terms of software development. But still, there are tools that can aid for betterment of the craft. Here is a list of software development tools. 

Source Control

1. Github:

Github is the most sought after code repository in the world. Software developers have high regard for its intuitive interface and various add on features. 

Github also offers a flexible pricing model, with the free accounts commonly used to host open source projects.

2. Bitbucket:

Bitbucket is a hosting service with repositories using the Git version control system or Mercurial control system. Like Github, Bitbucket offers both paid and free accounts.

3. Cloud Forge:

CloudForge is a cloud based development platform as a service (dPaaS) for developing, deploying and scaling application services. It provides a wide array of tools, it is predominantly a tool for enterprise companies. 

Project Management and Issue-Tracking

4. JIRA

Jira is most sought after software development planning tool. It is an asset for project and issue tracking for agile software development companies. Some of the key features of JIRA include customizable Scrum and Kanban boards.

5. Trello

Trello is a collaboration tool like Jira. It organizes projects into boards. Although not build specifically for software developers, it is a great project management tool. In one glimpse, Trello gives the current status- what’s being worked on, who’s working on what, and the progress of each project. Another major positive i.e. Trello is doubtlessly sleek, with simple and visually appealing. 

6. Toggl

Although slightly similar to Jira and Trello, Toggl is a time tracking tool for developers. It provides detailed awareness and an option to optimize the team’s workflow by discovering areas of improvement. It is uncomplicated, easy to use, and incorporate a variety of tools, including the two listed above.