Android Device Applications for Web Developers

Web developers have to spend most of their time figuring out what works fine for the new app they are working on. By using Android applications, developers can use their creativity on any mobile Android device. Code editors, SSH, MySQL, FTP and many other are now at your fingertips. Many of the developers won’t choose these tools for the whole day, but you would be relieved to know they are ready to use should you need to save some time. These apps are worth including to your toolbox.

SQLTool Pro Database Editor

If your work includes managing Oracle database, MySQL, MariaDB, SQL Server,  Sybase ASE, Derby from your android device then SQLTool Pro Database Editor is for you. This app supports SSH tunneling to control, connect, query and organize various types of database.

ConnectBot SSH Client

IT’s a free open source application that enables you to connect to any Linux device running an SSH client. Are you a Linux administrator? If yes, it’s a must have for you. Files can be transferred remotely and remote telnet sessions can be created with this tool.  

WebMaster's HTML Editor

This HTML editor is a very good addition to any developer’s toolbox. This tool supports CSS, PHP, HTML and JavaScript. You can also use 920 Text Editor if you are not willing to spend money on WebMaster’s full version. But is not as feature rich as WebMaster’s HTML Editor.

Hacker's Keyboard

You can find this tool on many developer’s tool list. What’s the reason behind this? The reason is that so many apps here work so well with a traditional keyboard layout. This tool is a time saver for working with shell scripts, writing code, or some other command line tools, which makes it a must have for developers.

AndFTP

File transfer is something that developers keep doing. It could be any type of data: your pictures, movies, or other official data to your website from any event or a document on the web server. AndFTP makes it easy for developers, all you need to do is input your FTP setting and you are good to go.

ES File Explorer File Manager

This is an intuitive as well as an easy way to browse through the folders and files on Android device. It becomes really easy to rename, moving or deleting files. It provides Samba file-sharing via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth sharing, and it also has built-in support for ZIP and RAR file types. It also provides cloud storage support for some major providers such as Box.net, Google Drive, or Dropbox.

VT View Source

Do you want to see the code behind the webpage you are working on? I’m sure you do. We know desktop browser have ‘view source’ within it, but what about smartphone or a tablet? This tool provides support to see JavaScript, CSS, HTML or XML sources from remote files or web pages. VT View Source provides line numbers, code highlighting and text wrapping to fit the device screen. All you need to do is paste or type the URL, or the location of your file and this tool will lift up the layer on the web pages to unveil the mystery.

kWS - Android Web Server Pro

It shouldn’t be a surprise that Android can run a web server, because it’s a Linux based OS. This app is capable enough to implement a web server running HTTP 1.0 with digest and basic authentication, and can also support almost all the file types.  

Open Source CMS Tools

The following tools have become part of many open source CMS, they have also become a staple of web publishers all across the world. It’s really uncomplicated to edit, delete, and create content and receive notifications. Developers can manage comments, and view stats from your Android device.

Vcrox MySQL Client

This app helps you get connected to their remote MySQL database wherever developers have cell access and insert, delete table rows, and edit. Developers can also export their data to work on their desktop. If you are a Spanish and English language user; support is available for you.

Google's Mobile App Analytics

With the help of Google’s Mobile App Analytics, developers can track website data to enhance ROI, search engine, ranking, and can also analyze traffic issues and audience. Related data includes audience behavior, purchases, technology details and keywords etc.

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