Postable is a simple to use website that will prove to be highly useful for web developers. The site automatically makes the appropriate modifications to a piece of code so that it becomes suitable for online publishing. For example ‘&’ signs are changed to &amp and so on. All you have to do is paste in your code into the field that Postable provides and then click on the “Make It Friendly” button that appears. Your code is converted into its modified form and ready for copying and using.

Features:

• A user-friendly web service.
• Very useful for developers.
• Replaces ‘&’ signs with &amp and makes similar modifications in code.
• Converts code into something that can be easily published.

Check out Postable @ http://www.elliotswan.com/postable (By Umar from AllThatIsApple)

Kl1p is a free to use web service that lets you quickly start sharing and collaborating on text files. All you have to do is visit the site’s homepage and specify a subdomain where your text files will be present. You can then create a plain text file, a rich text file, or a programming code file. The rich text version offers various formatting options including various font styles and sizes.

The programming code portion lets you write codes in a variety of programming languages including PHP, CSS, C++, and JavaScript.

When you want to share the text, simply provide your friends with the URL you made earlier and they will be able to view and edit your files.

Features:

• A user-friendly web service.
• Lets you quickly share text.
• Supports plain text, rich text, and programming languages.
• Enables collaboration by letting others modify your text.
• Similar tools: Codr.cc, TextSnip, HTML Instant, Ecoder, PHPAnywhere, AmyEditor, PrettyPrinter and Codepad.

Check out Kl1p @ www.kl1p.com (By Umar from AllThatIsApple)

All you need to do is click on the button for the language in which you wish to work, and start writing. You can click the test button at any time to see your code in action. It’s a great way to try some new things right from your web browser.

For the new coder, they offer classes. They start with the basics and move up to more advanced stuff. If you have been looking for a way to break into writing code this website is great. It starts slowly and doesn’t push you into the advanced stuff too quickly.

Features:

• Write and test code in Ruby, Java and Python.
• Web-based compiler, no software to download.
• Register for a an account and access the academy.
• Learn to program with their free classes.
• Similar tool: JSBin, Codr.cc, TextSnip, HTML Instant, Ecoder, PHPAnywhere, AmyEditor, PrettyPrinter and Codepad.

Find Codecademy @ labs.codecademy.com

JSBin is most helpful as a teaching tool or for anyone who want to share their JS Tricks. While the interface looks clean, it has a load of powerful features like allowing you to add custom libraries, drag-and-drop, and render the code live. You can also get the latest URL for the project and share it to your friends so that they can make their own changes or save a new version. It just saves time.

JSBin is useful for anyone who is codes in Javascript and works with teams to get projects done.

Features:

• Drag and drop functionality.
• Add custom libraries.
• Live previews.
• Resizable panes.
• Autocomplete.
• Use clones instead of saves.
• Custom template for starting points.
• Test Ajax request.
• Save your history.
• Similar tools: Codr.cc, TextSnip, HTML Instant, Ecoder, PHPAnywhere, AmyEditor, PrettyPrinter and Codepad.

Check out JSBin @ www.jsbin.com

A link is usually also provided to the original source of the document where you can find more information. Each search result also indicates which programming language the function is a part of. In case of common words, it lists results from multiple languages.  It also searches for Windows and Unix commands. Moreover, the website also has lists of functions for a number of platforms including MySQL, Apache, jQuery and more.

Features:

• Search for programming functions and commands.
• Displays syntax, example and a link for more informaiton.
• No registration required.
• Similar tools: Codesnipp.it, Chop, MyCodeStock, Snippshot, WP-Snippets, Snipplr, CodeFetch, CodePaste and TextSnip.

Visit SearchCode @ http://searchco.de

You can browse content by categories (Linux, CSS, PHP etc ) or by tags. Sign up for a free account to be able to leave comments, vote on snippets (“like this?” button), follow your favorite developers and share your own code snippets on the site. Upgrading to a paid account ($10/year) lets you keep a private code snippet account on the site.

An example of a code snippet shared by a developer.

Features:

• Social sharing site for developers by developers.
• Search and browse useful code snippets submitted by other developers, by category or by popular tags.
• Follow your favorite developers.
• Free, sign up to share your own code snippets. Upgrade to paid account (10$/year) to be able to keep private code snippet account.
• Coming soon (for paid accounts): Private chat system, Live Demo area, sharing private code snippets.

Check out codesnipp.it @ www.codesnipp.it

As you see in the screenshots above, the interface is visually pleasing and adding codes and feedback is easy. Once done you can share the URL and collaborate.

Features

• Give feedback on code errors easily.
• No sign up needed.
• Similar sites: MyCodeStock, Snippshot, WP-Snippets, Snipplr, CodeFetch, CodePaste and TextSnip.

Check out Chop @ www.chopapp.com (By Abhijeet from GT Mobiles)

You can also type in your own sample text and let the tool convert it into Morse code. Once installed on your website, this plugin can let users play the Morse code as short sounds of dots and dashes. You can also customize a few options to suit your needs. The tool and plugin both require a browser that supports HTML5.

Features:

• Install a jQuery plugin for Morse code.
• Let your users hear the Morse code for any text.
• Enter any sample text to convert it into Morse.
• No registration required.
• Similar tools: Morse Code Translator and MorseTweet.

Visit Morse @ www.mattt.github.com/Morse.js

MyCodeStock saves snippets of code in popular programming languages. You can use the site to make your most used snippets remotely accessible or to simply back up some of the programs you have written. Folder organization and search capabilities let you easily classify and find the code snippets from your library. For each code snippet you can add a title and description.

The main code has appropriately highlighted syntax and reserve words, line numbers, tags, privacy settings, and language labels.

Other options include going to a particular line, turning off the syntax highlighting, and expanding the code to full screen.

Features:

• A user-friendly web service.
• Lets you back up your code online.
• Supports many popularly used programming languages.
• Supports folders and search.
• Appropriately highlights code syntax and reserve words.
• Displays lines for snippets.
• Helps make snippets remotely accessible.
• Can serve as a backup for your code snippets.
• Similar tools:  Snippshot, WP-Snippets, Snipplr, CodeFetch, CodePaste and TextSnip.

Check out MyCodeStock @ www.mycodestock.com (by MOin from ThumbPress)

SyntacLet is a browser bookmarklet that presents codes on websites in a neater manner. For instance, the picture above is from a site showing code without line numbering or bold highlighting. By pressing the bookmarklet, the code is given line numbers and bold highlights along with appropriate colors (see image below).

The language of the code is automatically detected. You can also specify the language using the small window that appears after you click on the bookmarklet. You can also disable the number lines using the “˜#’ icon.

Features:

• A user-friendly tool.
• Works as a browser bookmarklet.
• Presents programming code on websites in a friendlier manner.
• Adds line numbering, bold highlights, and appropriates colors.
• Automatically detects the code’s language.
• Also read related articles: Top 10 Professional Sample Code Websites For Programmers and How To Change Default Webpage Source Editor Of Browsers.

Check out SyntacLet @ www.syntaclet.com (by MOin from ThumbPress)