Best PHP Editor Program

will7 · 08-03-2005, 04:51 PM

I just thought I'd run a little investigation ... In your opinion, which program do you feel is best for PHP coding / editing and why?

I know there are many different programs available, but which one do you use and what do you like best about it?

Hopefully this should be quite interesting

skrilla · 08-03-2005, 04:53 PM

i use either dreamweaver or zend studio. Never tried any other editing programs for php.

RJ · 08-03-2005, 04:56 PM

I do almost all of my coding in EditPlus. www.editplus.com I would recommend replacing Windows Notepad with it if you edit a lot of PHP or HTML files.

I work a lot in Dreamweaver too when adding HTML to my programs, and have also used Zend Studio for managing large scale projects, but both feel a little overkill for my day-to-day programming.

Icespadez · 08-03-2005, 05:04 PM

I tend to use SciTe. It's free and pretty basic. It has tabbed browsing and syntax highlighting for a number of languages. So it's nice, I use it at home with PHP and at work with Cold Fusion. I guess you could use an editor with more features, but I like the simplicity and flexibility of the program.

monaco · 08-03-2005, 05:04 PM

I swear by Zend Studio. Gotta be the most complete package for editing PHP. If you want a free solution with integration with php, get PHP Designer 2005.

TWM · 08-03-2005, 05:43 PM

Defintly Dreamweaver. Just a nice clean layout is why i need it... Color coded makes it nice as well. Have heard of zend, its great too, just dont use it.

will7 · 08-03-2005, 05:57 PM

Seems that Zend Studio and Dreamweaver are the most widely-used.

I actually use Crimson Editor and, for what I use it for, it is brilliant. Simple, easy-to-use and functional. I can see what I need, when I need it, that's what I like about it

mholt · 08-03-2005, 07:55 PM

DREAMWEAVER IS JUNK! I HIGHLY ADVICE STRAY AWAY FROM IT!

http://www.CrimsonEditor.com - Crimson Editor is A+ in my book. PHP Designer 2005 is good too, but has some annoying syntax coloring bugs that drive me insane.

monaco · 08-03-2005, 09:11 PM

I don't mind dreamweaver that much. It's better than frontpage. Nothing beats vi though.

DJ-Sound · 08-03-2005, 10:39 PM

I always use dreamweaver or notepad

monaco · 08-03-2005, 10:41 PM

as long as it's just a text editor, it's 1337 enuf for me.

RegFee · 08-03-2005, 10:44 PM

I'm suprised there was only one mention of php designer 2005 so far. I think it's a great program! Of course, I like anything that's free and serves a purpose.

nomis135 · 08-03-2005, 10:58 PM

i would recommed Dreamweaver as you don't need to know all php stuff to make scripts.

Much easier then typing the script.

monaco · 08-03-2005, 11:02 PM

Designer 2005 is great, but it claims debugging support which it just doesn't have. It doesn't have a stepping debugger like Zend does, and they really should explain on their website that by "debugger" they really mean "with one button you can see the output of your script". This is bullshit to me...but it's free, so I don't complain, I just use Zend.

Peter · 08-04-2005, 04:11 AM

zend studio definately. Bought myself a licence last year and have not looked back.

adam_uk · 08-04-2005, 06:35 AM

phpdesigner

killerid · 08-04-2005, 11:12 AM

Yeah go for dreamweaver if u dont know how to use it than ofcourse its pos for u else its the ultimate tool.

moondog · 08-04-2005, 11:28 AM

I use UltraEdit (www.ultraedit.com) for all my coding. It is a

program. I have been using it for probably 10 years now for EVERYTHING. it is MORE than worth the $40 registration fee.

-Bob

.PJ · 08-04-2005, 02:07 PM

Notepad! I find everything else trys to make it easy, or is crowded or have a complex layout, notepad is perfect, you can jump to whatever line you want (ctrl+g) and I just love it!

Notepad could do better with a line function on the side, so it says the number, a bit like xint, xint is also cool!

PJ

lighting_blue · 08-04-2005, 03:37 PM

Notepad or UltraEdit !!!! How did you figure the interface and position ?
I used to try php designer but seems like it not so good one. Now keep looking for another

Rudy · 08-04-2005, 03:54 PM

I use TextPad for all of my coding - great features: syntax highlighting, line numbers, bracket match-ups, and more.... it can even be integrated with the Java Development kit, to run java apps, etc...

I've found it very useful for PHP editing.

axilant · 08-04-2005, 07:33 PM

Vim :-/

abs636 · 08-04-2005, 09:11 PM

Dreamweaver. Everything integrated into one program is just amazing!

Porte · 08-05-2005, 06:52 AM

Not much of an editor, I use notepad.

Amnezia · 08-05-2005, 11:48 AM

its all about vi

08-03-2005, 04:51 PM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
will7 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,694	Best PHP Editor Program I just thought I'd run a little investigation ... In your opinion, which program do you feel is best for PHP coding / editing and why? I know there are many different programs available, but which one do you use and what do you like best about it? Hopefully this should be quite interesting __________________ Will Narburgh \| Graphic design \| Twitter \| Email me

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RJ NamePros Webmaster Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,930 Follow @DomainBuyer	I do almost all of my coding in EditPlus. www.editplus.com I would recommend replacing Windows Notepad with it if you edit a lot of PHP or HTML files. I work a lot in Dreamweaver too when adding HTML to my programs, and have also used Zend Studio for managing large scale projects, but both feel a little overkill for my day-to-day programming. __________________ @DomainBuyer facebook

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monaco NamePros Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 689	I swear by Zend Studio. Gotta be the most complete package for editing PHP. If you want a free solution with integration with php, get PHP Designer 2005. __________________ My Website \| My Blog

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TWM Web Marketing Specialist Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Texas, USA Posts: 1,335	Defintly Dreamweaver. Just a nice clean layout is why i need it... Color coded makes it nice as well. Have heard of zend, its great too, just dont use it. __________________ TargetedWebMarketing.com : Web Marketing Plans - Search Engine Optimization - Online Promotion coraltanks.com l Corporate Quarters

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Icespadez NamePros Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 26	I tend to use SciTe. It's free and pretty basic. It has tabbed browsing and syntax highlighting for a number of languages. So it's nice, I use it at home with PHP and at work with Cold Fusion. I guess you could use an editor with more features, but I like the simplicity and flexibility of the program.

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will7 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,694	Seems that Zend Studio and Dreamweaver are the most widely-used. I actually use Crimson Editor and, for what I use it for, it is brilliant. Simple, easy-to-use and functional. I can see what I need, when I need it, that's what I like about it __________________ Will Narburgh \| Graphic design \| Twitter \| Email me

08-03-2005, 07:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
mholt DNOA Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 5,040	DREAMWEAVER IS JUNK! I HIGHLY ADVICE STRAY AWAY FROM IT! http://www.CrimsonEditor.com - Crimson Editor is A+ in my book. PHP Designer 2005 is good too, but has some annoying syntax coloring bugs that drive me insane.

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monaco NamePros Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 689	I don't mind dreamweaver that much. It's better than frontpage. Nothing beats vi though. __________________ My Website \| My Blog

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DJ-Sound Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,814	I always use dreamweaver or notepad

08-03-2005, 10:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
monaco NamePros Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 689	as long as it's just a text editor, it's 1337 enuf for me. __________________ My Website \| My Blog

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RegFee DNOA Certified Seller Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,680	I'm suprised there was only one mention of php designer 2005 so far. I think it's a great program! Of course, I like anything that's free and serves a purpose. __________________ Nombrex.com

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nomis135 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 2,023	i would recommed Dreamweaver as you don't need to know all php stuff to make scripts. Much easier then typing the script.

08-03-2005, 11:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
monaco NamePros Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 689	Designer 2005 is great, but it claims debugging support which it just doesn't have. It doesn't have a stepping debugger like Zend does, and they really should explain on their website that by "debugger" they really mean "with one button you can see the output of your script". This is bullshit to me...but it's free, so I don't complain, I just use Zend. __________________ My Website \| My Blog

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Peter NamePros Expert Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 5,069	zend studio definately. Bought myself a licence last year and have not looked back. __________________ Manage your portfolio using my new Domain Portfolio Management script. Securing Your Domain Name From Theft

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killerid Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 189	Yeah go for dreamweaver if u dont know how to use it than ofcourse its pos for u else its the ultimate tool.

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moondog NamePros Regular Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 587	I use UltraEdit (www.ultraedit.com) for all my coding. It is a program. I have been using it for probably 10 years now for EVERYTHING. it is MORE than worth the $40 registration fee. -Bob __________________ Can't wait to be out of this forsaken business. Getting close! :)

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.PJ NamePros Regular Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 363	Notepad! I find everything else trys to make it easy, or is crowded or have a complex layout, notepad is perfect, you can jump to whatever line you want (ctrl+g) and I just love it! Notepad could do better with a line function on the side, so it says the number, a bit like xint, xint is also cool! PJ __________________ L33TSig.net

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axilant Account Closed Join Date: May 2004 Location: /etc/passwd Posts: 2,178	Vim :-/

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abs636 NamePros Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 94	Dreamweaver. Everything integrated into one program is just amazing!

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Porte Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: I'm right here Posts: 3,526	Not much of an editor, I use notepad. __________________ WP Theme Developer Your One-stop for Premium Magazine/CMS WordPress Themes Deluxe Themes

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