Introduction to Redux DevTools Extension for GitHub

Overview

Redux is a popular state management library for JavaScript single-page applications. The Redux DevTools Extension is a browser extension that provides a visual representation of the state tree, as well as the ability to move through and manipulate that state history.

This tutorial will cover how to install and use the Redux DevTools Extension for GitHub.

Installation

The Redux DevTools Extension is available for Chrome, Firefox, and other browsers. To install the extension, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Chrome Web Store or Firefox Add-ons Marketplace and search for "Redux DevTools."

2. Click the "Add to Chrome" or "Add to Firefox" button to install the extension.

Usage

Once you have installed the Redux DevTools Extension, you can use it to debug your GitHub application:

1. Open your GitHub application in your browser.

2. Open the Redux DevTools Extension by clicking on the DevTools icon in your browser's toolbar.

3. Navigate to the "Redux" tab in the Redux DevTools Extension.

4. You should see a visualization of your application's state tree. From here, you can click on different nodes in the tree to see the values of different properties.

5. The extension also allows you to time-travel through your application's state history, giving you the ability to see how different actions have affected your state.

Conclusion

The Redux DevTools Extension is a very useful tool for debugging and understanding the state of your GitHub application. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you should be able to install the extension and start using it to visualize and manipulate your application's state.