Best PHP IDE software

by buncaila

Posted: 16 years ago 16 replies

PROGRAMMING

Discuss here which is best PHP IDE? zend studio, netbeans, phped etc? which one you are using for php editing?

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#ide #php #software

chaos69 16 years ago

Why bother?

vi|vim does everything you need
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- xiaophil 16 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by chaos69
  
  Why bother?
  vi|vim does everything you need
  
  I use Vim a lot too, it's a really great editor. I've been using Netbeans for various things (with the Vim plugin of course!) and really like it, but it's hard to beat the agility of Vim.
  
  There seem to be a ton of frameworks/IDEs specifically for PHP, but I tend to switch between different languages a lot, and so like to have a more generic environment.
  
  For a PHP RAD IDE, has anyone tried Delphi for PHP ?
  
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  customertools 16 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by xiaophil
  
  or a PHP RAD IDE, has anyone tried Delphi for PHP ?
  
  I used the original version of Delphi for PHP, it was terrible. I cannot say anything about the current version. I thought I would like it because I develop my desktop applications in Delphi and I'm used to the IDE.
  
  I've been using EditPlus to edit my PHP code. It's free, fast, has a built in FTP... It's not as smart as some of the others, but I find the InteliSense distracting on a few of the others I've tried.
  
  I have thought about trying NetBeans but I have a sever dislike for Java..
  
  -Brad
  
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  milo_pl 16 years ago
  
  There are a few good ones:
  Free:
  -Aptana Studio
  -Nvu Editor
  
  Paid:
  -Zend Studio
  
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RichPirate 16 years ago

I've used Zend Studio for quite a while now. I'd have to say it's the best I've found so far.
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ayaw 16 years ago

I vote for eclipse.

But for a small task, geany is sufficient.
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electrobooks 16 years ago

I use Webuilder and I have to say have never had an issue with it. It doesnt just write PHP either which is really handy.
Well worth the money.

You can either go for the cheap personal license or for a few dollars more the commercial one.

Cant vouch for the others as I havent used them as Webuilder does it all for me.

Cheers

Chris
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- shaddai 16 years ago
  
  Vim. Gedit. Scite.
  
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m4rx 16 years ago

Vi. VIM.
Why hasn't anyone tried Notepad ++. Wonderous, and your code is very easy to manage. Makes sure your blocks are opened and closed properly.

Highly recommended and Free :]

--m4rx
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buncaila 15 years ago

now I love Dreamweaver CS5
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hhunt 15 years ago

I use a commercial IDE, works well and does everything I need. Sorry I don't want to post the name of the IDE
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cheapskatemate 15 years ago

I've been using Notepad++ lately. I like it as it allows me to save files directly to my webserver, so development is a lot faster. It's also free.
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caesargus 15 years ago

I use Vim (takes some dedication to get comfortable with it), Notepad++,and Eclipse. But really it's personal preference, figure out which editor will perform the actions you want and try out the ones that are left. For example, I love Syntax Highlighting - So I can't use a simple editor like notepad.
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DarkSlash 15 years ago

I've used Eclipse, NetBeans, notepad, notepad++, Zend and Dreamweaver. But I stick to PHP Designer. It simply feets all my needs. I won't code on other IDE no more!
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smorhaim 15 years ago

Recently I found Aptana.. and I think its one of the best so far.. and its free and.. bes of all, it looks the same on my mac as in my pc.. so I love it! After that, if i need something VERY simple i just use HTML-kit (win only)
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deepakg 15 years ago

I have been exclusively using DevPHP for several years now. It is my favorite IDE/Editor for PHP and I look forward to new releases!
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