Hey all, I was just wondering what everyone codes their PHP in, and if there was a decent freeware or cheap program or IDE out there that was really good for PHP.
I started just using plain old notepad, but switched to Macromedia's Dreamweaver because it puts line numbers in for you and color codes your code.
What do you use?
Hi,
Well I started out using Notepad but now I couldn't live without my copy of ConTEXT, top program not just for PHP but for Perl, C++, Java, HTML, Javascript, VB ....
You can find it free at
http://www.fixedsys.com/context/
HTH
I use EditPad..
no syntax highlighting.. but oh well.
try HTML-Kit; it's free, extensible and a good alternative to commercial Homesite (www.allaire.com).
http://www.chami.com/html-kit/
Egbert
There is several threads covering this question.
Keep it simple is my advice.
Use a simple text editor.
Consulent php.net for documentation.
Ask here on devshed if you get stuck.
Only a wuzz needs an IDE. :)
Used to use PHPCoder. Now I use UltraEdit. When all else fails - NOTEPAD! :-)
HOGI!
I use edit+, which is kinda free and very good!
UltraEdit here too.. actually quite a cozy proggie :)
EditPlus: www.editplus.com
i use editplus and notepad.
I use vim and gvim. All vi clones. I use vim on my Linux boxes, but at work on MS I use gvim. Can't beat the flexibilty and quickness of vim. Plus the syntax coloring is pretty cool too.
Later,
Tim
The Lucky Few of Us Can Use BBEdit for the Macintosh.
It is by far the best thing since the keyboard. It highlights your code and saves to FTP.
If you are lucky enough to use a mac, definatly give it a try.
Andrew
Originally posted by agray
The Lucky Few of Us Can Use BBEdit for the Macintosh.
It is by far the best thing since the keyboard. It highlights your code and saves to FTP.
If you are lucky enough to use a mac, definatly give it a try.
Andrew
There are dozens of editors that do the same things for Windows and probably Linux.
Whether mac users like it or not -- the PC software and hardware bases are much larger and far better than the mac hardware and software bases...
I use UltraEdit for Java, PHP, HTML, JScript, and so on. I use Visual C++ for C++, although I have the Borland compiler and gcc/g++ laying around on my comp for code that is specific to them :)
Damn I use Microsoft Wordpad :rolleyes:
I just started to use PHP CODER PRO
{which I think I have to have mysql and php4 setup on my machine}
Argh
Although I am still learning PHP
I would start with wordpad then try these other tools. I didn't plan on learning C or anything but I think I will have to know some of the codes.
PHP THE POWER TO LEARN
Good, then maybe you can help me. I have BBedit at work and do all my coding in it. But at home I use PC and am still trying to find editor that uses SSH2 protocol for server upload.
This is one feature I saw only on BBedit and in none of the PC editors.
So, if anybody knows of such editor for PC it would be greatly appreciated.
I too would love a PC text editor with Secure FTP. I use UltraEdit, and I love it, but when I asked about possible SSH support for FTP, they said it probably wouldn't be a top priority.
Maybe if a few of us sent some nice letters mentioning how great it would be for UltraEdit to support encryption, what with security being a top priority among developers nowadays...
www.ultraedit.com
I just downloaded ConTEXT and have to say so far it's AWESOME! It's like a HomeSite replica and I think much better designed. Flipping between syntax highlighting from language to language is cool and it saves editor settings without many problems. :)
Great find!
-S
I use UltraEdit too, I love it, the only thing I really miss is multi-line string syntax highlighting.
And now a quote for the notepad-users:
Notepad users are newbies who want to pose as pro's
I really don't see what all the fuss is...
Basically, you should code with any editor that you feel comfortable editting with!
If I'm on a PC, I prefer to have line-numbering and code-coloring; typically, all the other features just get in the way, in my opinion.
As for Linux, I still use pine, just because I do more touch-up editting than full-blown coding on my Linux box. I've heard lots of people talk about how great emacs is, but (like I said above) I'm not comfortable with the editing and functioning shortcuts and don't want to spend the time learning to use a different editor in an environment that I honestly don't do that much coding on.
And when on a Mac,... well, why the hell would I be on a Mac. ;)
For anyone who is just getting into programming and has chosen to learn how with PHP, I would suggest phpEdit or some other program that is basically geared toward PHP and has line numbering. If you're looking to do SSH FTP, then in my opinion, you should get a FTP program that focuses on secure transfers, not an edit program; it's like buying a toaster with an email terminal.
Thanks.
Originally posted by calebdzahnd
Hey all, I was just wondering what everyone codes their PHP in, and if there was a decent freeware or cheap program or IDE out there that was really good for PHP.
I started just using plain old notepad, but switched to Macromedia's Dreamweaver because it puts line numbers in for you and color codes your code.
What do you use?
HTML-Kit is probably one of the best environments I've used. It's got a handy file explorer, upload capabilities, and numerous plug-ins that can increase your productivity. Check it out at http://www.chami.com/html-kit/