Practical guides for the whole ecosystem
Clear, useful and regularly updated guides that connect you to the right tools, articles and resources across BrightCoding.
24 in-depth guides
AI Prompts: The Complete Guide
Learn how to write effective AI prompts, explore free prompt generators, and discover the best prompt engineering techniques for ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini.
Read guideFree Developer Tools
A curated collection of free online developer tools: JSON formatter, Base64, regex tester, JWT decoder, hash generators, cron parser and more. No signup required.
Read guideFree Online Calculators
Use free online calculators for loans, percentages, dates, BMI, age, compound interest and more. Instant results, no signup, works on mobile.
Read guideFree PDF Tools
Free online PDF tools to merge, split, compress, protect and convert PDFs. Convert PDF pages to images and images to PDF quickly and securely.
Read guideFree Image Tools
Free online image tools to compress, resize and convert photos. Turn HEIC to JPG, PNG to JPG, images to WebP, ICO and Base64 — no quality loss by design.
Read guideFree Text & Writing Tools
Free online text tools to count words, convert case, compare, remove duplicates, extract emails and generate placeholder text. Fast and private.
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Free Color & CSS Design Tools
Free online design tools: color picker, palette generator, gradient builder, box shadow, flexbox and CSS grid generators, plus a contrast checker.
Read guideFree SEO Tools
Free SEO tools to generate meta tags, check redirects and headers, analyse URLs, build sitemaps and improve on-page optimisation for Google.
Read guideEV Charging & Range Guide
Understand EV charging costs, times and real-world range. Free calculators for home charging, public networks, road trips, winter range and battery health.
Read guideFree Online Games
Play free browser games instantly: puzzles, quizzes, arcade classics, word games and brain teasers. No downloads and no registration required.
Read guideMarkdown: Guide & Converter
Learn Markdown syntax and convert Markdown to HTML with free online tools. Preview, format and publish Markdown for blogs, docs and README files.
Read guideJSON Formatter & Converter
Format, validate and convert JSON online. Free JSON formatter, minifier, JSON to CSV and JSON to TypeScript tools, plus a quick guide to JSON syntax.
Read guideFree Decision-Making Tools
Make better choices with free decision tools: decision matrix, pros and cons analyzer, break-even, opportunity cost and side-by-side comparisons. No signup.
Read guideThe Decision Matrix: Choose Rationally
Learn how to build a weighted decision matrix step by step, avoid common mistakes and use a free online decision matrix tool to rank your options.
Read guidePros and Cons That Actually Help
Use a structured pros and cons list to make everyday decisions. Learn the method and use a free weighted pros and cons analyzer to see which side wins.
Read guideFree Craft Calculators & Tools
Free calculators for makers: yarn, fabric, lumber, candle, soap, resin and pricing tools, plus craft converters, project plans and guides.
Read guideHow to Price Handmade Products
Learn how to price handmade products for profit: materials, labour, overhead, wholesale and retail. Includes a free handmade pricing calculator.
Read guideCraft Unit Conversions Made Easy
Convert craft measurements fast: inches to cm, metres to yards, grams to ounces and ring, paper and temperature sizes. Free converters for makers.
Read guideFree Money Calculators
Plan your money with free calculators for salary, take-home pay, budgeting, savings goals, debt payoff, affordability and inflation. No signup.
Read guideHow to Budget (and Stick to It)
Learn how to build a budget that lasts: 50/30/20, zero-based and monthly budgeting, plus free budget calculators and a simple payday routine.
Read guideDebt Payoff: Snowball vs Avalanche
Compare the debt snowball and avalanche methods and use free debt payoff calculators to clear credit cards and loans faster and pay less interest.
Read guideWhere Can I Live With My Salary?
Find where you can live on your salary. Compare cities and countries by cost of living, rent, travel budget and quality of life with free tools.
Read guideCompare the Cost of Living
Compare the cost of living between cities and countries: rent, food, transport and utilities. Plan a move with free comparison and budgeting tools.
Read guideSalary by City: What You Need
See what salary you need in different cities and how far your income goes. Free salary and cost-of-living calculators for moving and job decisions.
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