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# [I Built a Free Developer Tools Hub — Here's What I Learned](https://codekithub.hashnode.dev/i-built-a-free-developer-tools-hub-here-s-what-i-learned?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

I built CodeKitHub, a free developer tools platform with online utilities for developers. Learn the story, technology, and lessons behind the project.

Jul 22 · 3 min read · codekithub.hashnode.dev  
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Building CodeKitHub — sharing developer tools, web development tips, and productivity workflows.

Creator of CodeKitHub, a free developer tools platform. I write about developer tools, web technologies, SEO, and building useful online products. Currently building tools that help developers work faster, including JSON utilities, encoders, generators, and productivity tools.

## Responses 1

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[Mark Reeves](https://hashnode.com/@mreevestools)

[Sep 29](https://hashnode.com/posts/i-built-a-free-developer-tools-hub-here-s-what-i-learned/6a6032b0e6cfb99e8e8d32a9/comment/6abba0b9feafbc6ca5d2a0cc)

a free hub with learnings attached is the right format - the what-i-learned part is what separates it from a link dump. what surprised you most about which tools people actually used vs the ones you expected to be popular?