Localhost Chrome is a browser extension for Google Chrome that allows web developers to easily access a server running on their local machine. It provides a simple, easy-to-use interface for managing local web development projects. This tutorial will walk you through the steps for setting up and using Localhost Chrome for local web development.
Installing Localhost Chrome
The first step to using Localhost Chrome is to install it on your machine. To do this, visit the Chrome Web Store and search for “Localhost Chrome”. Once you’ve found the extension, click “Add to Chrome” to install it.
Setting Up Localhost Chrome
Once you’ve installed Localhost Chrome, you’ll need to set up your local development environment. To do this, click the Localhost Chrome icon in the top right corner of Chrome. This will open the Localhost Chrome dashboard. Here you can configure your local development environment, including setting up a local web server, creating new projects, and managing existing projects.
Running Localhost Chrome
Once your local development environment is set up, you can begin working on your web project. To do this, open the Localhost Chrome dashboard and click “Run”. This will start the local web server and launch your project in the Chrome browser. You can then start developing your project in the browser by making changes to the HTML, JavaScript, and CSS.
Debugging with Localhost Chrome
Localhost Chrome also provides a helpful debugging feature. This allows you to view the console and inspect the source code of your project in the Chrome browser. To access this feature, click the “Debug” button in the Localhost Chrome dashboard. This will open the Chrome Developer Tools, where you can view the console, inspect the source code, and debug your project.
Stopping Localhost Chrome
When you’re finished working on your project, you can stop the local web server by clicking the “Stop” button in the Localhost Chrome dashboard. This will close the Chrome browser and stop the local web server.
Localhost Chrome is a great tool for web developers who want to easily manage their local web development projects. It provides a simple, easy-to-use interface for setting up and managing local development environments, running projects in the browser, and debugging code. In this tutorial, we walked through the steps for setting up and using Localhost Chrome for local web development.