Using Fiddler for local requests

Although not documented here, an alternative way to use Fiddler to proxy local requests is to replace "localhost" in URLs by "127.0.0.1." (notice the extra dot!).

A couple of Web development tools

I have been recently in contact with a couple of nice tools for Web Development:

• Internet Explorer Developer Toolbar: Internet Explorer's equivalent to Firebug.
• Fiddler: A stand alone tool/IE plug-in. Basically, it allows you to intercept HTTP requests and replies made through Internet Explorer, either directly or implicitly through tools that use IE facilities.
• Firecookie: Yet another Firebug extension. This one adds a new tab for watching cookies. Very cool!

Until next time, may you enjoy extending your Web browser.