Debugging Without the Extra Browser Crap

If you’re testing new code, use your browser’s “private” setting to get a fresh, disposable canvas for your code. Your new session will load without cookies, cache, history or saved form data. Better yet, all data you put into the window will disappear when you’re done. It’s a perfect way to find out if your [...]

If you’re testing new code, use your browser’s “private” setting to get a fresh, disposable canvas for your code.

Your new session will load without cookies, cache, history or saved form data. Better yet, all data you put into the window will disappear when you’re done. It’s a perfect way to find out if your code works from a new user’s standpoint instead of constantly cleaning out all of this info manually.

To start a new private window,

  • In Firefox: Tools -> Start Private Browsing
  • In Chrome:  File -> New Incognito Window
  • In Safari: Safari Menu -> Private Browsing…
  • In IE8: Safety -> InPrivate Browswing

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