Sharepoint Tools : Must have

*PowerShell Script Generator*
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/TechNet/en-us/Office/media/WindowsPowerShell/WindowsPowerShellCommandBuilder.html

Performance Measurement Tools
DynaTrace
http://www.compuware.com/application-performance-management/dynatrace-test-center.html
Load Runner
http://www8.hp.com/us/en/software-solutions/software.html?compURI=1175451#.UTTRvqKOQy0

Code Maintainance tool(Code ReSharper-)
http://www.jetbrains.com/resharper/

* Online HTML ENCODER*
http://www.opinionatedgeek.com/dotnet/tools/htmlencode/Encode.aspx

*All Connection String Samples*
http://www.connectionstrings.com/

Tools by SysInternals
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Process Monitor
More details here - http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896645.aspx

and many more here - http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb545027

CamStudio - Captures activity on the screen
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http://download.cnet.com/CamStudio/3000-13633_4-10067101.html


1. Internet Explorer Developer Toolbar : Very good tool for web development
http://www.microsoft.com/DownLoads/details.aspx?familyid=E59C3964-672D-4511-BB3E-2D5E1DB91038&displaylang=en
Steps to enable IEToolbar:

1. Tools-->Internet options --> Security Tab --> Local Intranet --> Custom Level --> Run ActiveX Control or PlugIn (Administrator Mode)

2. Tools --> Internet Options --> Programs --> Manage add-ons --> IE Developer Toolbar --> Enable

3. Tools --> Internet Options --> Advanced --> Enable third party browser-extensions 2. Color Picker
Download "pixiesetup.exe"
3. WebDevelopment Helper
Download "WebDevHelper.msi"
4. U2U caml query builder
Download "U2UCamlCreator.exe"
5. Fiddler
Download "FiddlerSetup.exe"
6. Reflector
Download "Reflector.zip"
7. WSS SDK
Download "wsssdk.exe"
8. SharePoint Solution Generator
Download "VSeWSS.exe"
9. VS2008 WSS Extensions
Download "VSeWSSv12.exe"
10. VS2005 extension for WWF
Download "Visual Studio 2005 Extensions for Windows Workflow Foundation (EN).exe"