PHP and Notepad++

nthmarketing

15 years ago

Yes easily

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maxmalini 15 years ago

Hi,

Yes, you can edit PHP in Notepad++ and I believe it has syntax highlighting for programming/scripting languages like PHP.

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- ohio1975 15 years ago
  
  bluefish and geany will do the same as well. if you are looking for wysiwyg that does not cost anything, try aptana.
  
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- phpindia 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by maxmalini
  
  Hi,
  
  Yes, you can edit PHP in Notepad++ and I believe it has syntax highlighting for programming/scripting languages like PHP.
  
  - Max
  
  Yes, Notepad++ is a good software for editing PHP language easily and highlighting are very helpful for it.
  
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eric1508

15 years ago

Absolutely! I use Notepad++ as my primary code editor for my WP Theme Development, mostly working with PHP, JS and CSS/HTML. Couldn't live without it! And the find&replace features are huge time savers.

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phpguy 15 years ago

Its a good editor light and fluffy :-) It is missing some of the more advanced features that make us lazy.
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- aeboi80 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by phpguy
  
  Its a good editor light and fluffy :-) It is missing some of the more advanced features that make us lazy.
  
  Ha ha! Well said..."make us lazy". I used to use Notepad ++ all of the time, but then I realized I was just typing the same thing over and over again and wasting time, but I suppose you can look at it as being lazy too ;-)
  
  Notepad ++ is a great place to start. I know many devs are adamant about using full blown IDE's, but often I find them bloated and just too many features. My personal editor of choice these days is Coda 2 (mac only) and Submlime Text 2(mac/pc).
  
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Harrison_Uhl

15 years ago

Notepad++ will work fine. Just be careful about setting the right End Of Line for the target runtime environment. It's on the menu: Edit | EOL Conversion

Generally Linux just uses a New Line (Line Feed) character, and Windows goes with a Carriage Return / Line Feed, (while I think the Mac just uses a Carriage Return.)

Also, Notepad++ doesn't auto save (at least the slightly older version I'm running), so save your work often, especially if your computer is at all unstable.

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Silke

15 years ago

Yes. You can use every text editor to edit PHP coed.

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Young Samurai 15 years ago

I will take that as a very strong affirmative.

Thank you all for your input and the one or two bits of advice.
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Jake Gray

15 years ago

You can use anything that allows you to type text into it. Whether
this is an IDE or regular notepad. In order to run the PHP code, you
have to set up a local server (or you can use XAMPP, WAMP).

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Jake Gray

15 years ago

And also, I forgot, If you are wanting to use a great IDE, check out Eclipse.

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baokhau

15 years ago

Originally Posted by Young Samurai

Can I edit php in Notepad++ ?

Specifically, can I develop/customize a WP theme in it?

Notepad++ is a trustful tool for programming. You can use it to keep track of the code of any language.

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dennyrichs

15 years ago

yes this is good editor. you can edit php and others languages code..You can also try gedit editor and adob dreamviewer.

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try_hard_samurai

15 years ago

Dreamweaver is good once you learn about all that it can do. Aptana is what I use if I don't have DW handy.

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Brandon Bell

15 years ago

Notepad++ is a great tool for Wordpress development. It allows you to quickly write code without a lot of distractions.

For Wordpress development, I'll usually write my initial code in Notepad++.

After that I'll check the code for errors using Eclipse PHP IDE.

Once the code is error free, I'll test the Wordpress theme/plugin on a localhost using XAMPP.

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Young Samurai

15 years ago

Thanks again for all the responses.

Just to clarify one thing:

I take it that -

if using Notepad++

my PC (Windows Vista) will process html/css and will display the results of my coding efforts in my browser (IE or FF),

but if I wish to use php it's then I require a local host like XAMPP.

Is this correct?

And is this simply because php is a server side language?

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Workman

15 years ago

Originally Posted by Harrison_Uhl

Also, Notepad++ doesn't auto save (at least the slightly older version I'm running), so save your work often, especially if your computer is at all unstable.

Fortunately, if Notepad++ doesn't have a feature built in, there's a huge amount of plugins created by their community that probably does what you want it to do. You're correct that autosave doesn't come stock with NPP, but here's an autosave plugin that you can pop right in and it should work.

Originally Posted by Young Samurai

my PC (Windows Vista) will process html/css and will display the results of my coding efforts in my browser (IE or FF), but if I wish to use php it's then I require a local host like XAMPP. Is this correct? And is this simply because php is a server side language?

You're correct. If you create .htm/.html/.xhtml files, your normal browser will render it just fine if you open it directly. If you want to run PHP code you either need to setup a web server on your computer using XAMPP or WAMP or rent web hosting from a server company that offers PHP-enabled hosting (Ideally PHP5, though it should be widespread by now).

You may also find some cost-effective hosting deals on the "Warrior Special Offers Forum". You can also search the forums for "web hosting" and scan through some of the topics to get a feel for what other marketers are using.

Good luck!

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Ibcontact

15 years ago

Yes it's possible but dreamviewer is better than notpad++

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Young Samurai 15 years ago

Workman and others,

Is there any reason to choose XAMPP over WAMP or vice versa?
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- Workman 15 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Young Samurai
  
  Is there any reason to choose XAMPP over WAMP or vice versa?
  
  I can't really say, so I leave it up to preference. I've used XAMPP in the past -- it's pretty straight forward, has a lot bundled up and (I think) it's been around longer than WAMP. I admit I've not used WAMP but some say it's easier to use. I say have a shot at both
  
  Of course, there are dizzying amount of various of opinions on which is better and why, but whatever works for you is the best
  
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  Young Samurai 15 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Workman
  
  Of course, there are dizzying amount of various of opinions on which is better and why, but whatever works for you is the best
  
  A good point, well made.
  
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  ohio1975 15 years ago
  
  A - Apache
  M - MySql
  P - PHP
  
  WAMP is for windows platform.
  
  XAMPP is for the OS-X (Mac). The extra P is for Perl.
  
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  Workman 15 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by ohio1975
  
  A - Apache
  M - MySql
  P - PHP
  WAMP is for windows platform.
  XAMPP is for the OS-X (Mac). The extra P is for Perl.
  
  W - Windows
  X - Cross
  
  XAMPP is cross platform and will work on Windows, Mac & Linux and both work very well out of the box.
  
  That is a good point, WAMP is for the Windows platform.
  I had a chance to play with it this afternoon and think it may be a better fit for someone who is trying to get started. Once installed. You'll have a little green or red "W" Icon on your task tray. Start the web/mysql services and go to http://localhost/. Jump into your www directory (C:\wamp\www) and start playing with php. As @ohio1975 pointed out, if you're on a non-Windows OS, you can cross this off the list.
  
  It's a similar setup process with XAMPP and instead of a big "W" you have the XAMPP "X" icon in they task tray.
  
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ebusinessireader

15 years ago

notepad is the most classic and most convenient.

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Young Samurai

15 years ago

Chaps,

This is a great arrangement.

I ask a question and someone else goes out and does the research. Brilliant.

Seriously, thank you very much.

Originally Posted by ohio1975

A - Apache
M - MySql
P - PHP

WAMP is for windows platform.

XAMPP is for the OS-X (Mac). The extra P is for Perl.

Originally Posted by Workman

W - Windows
X - Cross

XAMPP is cross platform and will work on Windows, Mac & Linux and both work very well out of the box.

That is a good point, WAMP is for the Windows platform.
I had a chance to play with it this afternoon and think it may be a better fit for someone who is trying to get started. Once installed. You'll have a little green or red "W" Icon on your task tray. Start the web/mysql services and go to http://localhost/. Jump into your www directory (C:wampwww) and start playing with php. As @ohio1975 pointed out, if you're on a non-Windows OS, you can cross this off the list.

It's a similar setup process with XAMPP and instead of a big "W" you have the XAMPP "X" icon in they task tray.

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roosevelt

15 years ago

Notepad++ is a very good software. However I think for PHP development you should look into NetBeans IDE. NetBeans has built-in support for HTML, CSS, JavaScript and also code suggestions for PHP functions or controllers. And if you get into heavy development, such as unit testing are creating complicated software solutions, then NetBeans for PHP is your best bet. I highly recommend it for any level of PHP programmers.

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Young Samurai

15 years ago

Thanks Roosevelt,

I like Notepad++ a lot but have heard a lot of positive comments re NetBeans.
I will try it.

Originally Posted by roosevelt

Notepad++ is a very good software. However I think for PHP development you should look into NetBeans IDE. NetBeans has built-in support for HTML, CSS, JavaScript and also code suggestions for PHP functions or controllers. And if you get into heavy development, such as unit testing are creating complicated software solutions, then NetBeans for PHP is your best bet. I highly recommend it for any level of PHP programmers.

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upendraets

15 years ago

Notepad++ is a advance version of Notepad . in notepad++ we can implement all language like C++, C#, PHP etc.

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SJL

15 years ago

At work I use Dreamweaver, but at home I do the same stuff with Notepad++

It's true that Dreamweaver makes some stuff a lot easier and/or faster, but you can do the same things with NPP.

PS: I'm one of the very few Dreamweaver developers who would admit this ;D

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AdWorkMedia

15 years ago

Notepad is definitely doable, but Dreamweaver is damn nice so I would recommend working with it.

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unoentremil 15 years ago

Originally Posted by AdWorkMedia

Notepad is definitely doable, but Dreamweaver is damn nice so I would recommend working with it.

I love Dreaweaver as well. A bit expensive but a must have IMO.

I would also recommend you to try Ultraedit. Very useful for some tasks. Affordable.
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Jeremy_AM

15 years ago

phpDesigner is the best PHP editor imo

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Young Samurai 15 years ago

OK,

WAMP and WP installed on my PC with no problems.

With Notepad++ and Firebug I'm tearing a free WP theme apart and viewing the results immediately, locally.

Thanks for all the help.

With a little help here and a couple of online tuts it was quite straightforward.
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leppozdrav

15 years ago

Previously it was Editplus which was a industrial standard tool for code editing for php, rupy, phiton, shell, etc. But it is a licensed software. But np++ is a freeware and has lot more feature when compared to edit+. I use np++ even for simple java and python code editing too. At present np++ is a defacto tool for code editing (other than secific IDE's)

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rajraju131 15 years ago

By using the notepad++ you can easily rectify the error in the html tag elements..
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leppozdrav

15 years ago

I use Notepad++ not only for editing html codes, I too use it for editing java scripts, watir scripts, and more. It is a one stop tool for all code editing. It has a auto complete which is very handy in html coding.

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ADHardwick

15 years ago

How could you not. Be sure to show line numbers.

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ADHardwick

15 years ago

FYI, other programs like text wrangler have FTP functions built in. Which is nice.

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JeffE

15 years ago

It works perfectly for JavaScript, so I assume it has highlighting functionality for all the popular web development languages.

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Speedyapoc

15 years ago

NotePad++ is a very simple, yet perfect IDE for editing PHP. It doesn't have code hint or other features that some paid IDEs may have, but it definitely does the job.

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BlackWar

Banned 15 years ago

Originally Posted by Speedyapoc

NotePad++ is a very simple, yet perfect IDE for editing PHP. It doesn't have code hint or other features that some paid IDEs may have, but it definitely does the job.

NotePad++ obviously good for experts.
But I think you should check this quote first.

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jalicia18

15 years ago

Originally Posted by Young Samurai

Can I edit php in Notepad++ ?

Specifically, can I develop/customize a WP theme in it?

We are using Notepad++ at work. It supports several languages and it's lightweight.

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odehfehr

15 years ago

ya you can easily edit PHP in notepad++, because notepad++ is definitely one of the best text editors for Windows.

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wrongnumber

15 years ago

NPPP is one of the best source editors for windows... very easy...

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olakh

15 years ago

Notepad ++ is a editor.So you can edit php code in it.

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Bofu2U

15 years ago

I would also look into PSPad. It's like Notepad++ but also with a FTP client built in.

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mattprince789

15 years ago

The presence of a plugin in the table below only guarantees that it lives as well as can be downloaded. As developers are not complete, plugins aren't either. They can have bugs as well as, worsened still, cause precarious in Notepad++ as things they should do transparently are not always transparent enough.

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unnatural

15 years ago

I use Notepad++ (for large files usually) and love it, but if you're going to do any serious PHP development you should look into Netbeans IDE.

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scsheldon33

15 years ago

Yeah, Netbeans IDE is pretty good.

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powerspike

15 years ago

I code quite a lot in php (as well as C# - but i use visual studio for that

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For quick edits, i use WINSCP (sftp & ftp support), and have notepad++ setup as the editor - it's configuable in the options (there is a editor section), pretty much in WINSCP right click on a file and it opens in notepad++ very nice for quick edit's or changes.

For bigger projects, i have to say setting up NetBeans IDE is the best.

Just be Aware that Netbeans, along with Aptana studio (and a few others) are based off the eclipse engine, so they are mostly the same - i find that Netbeans has the best configuration for php editing. Netbeans has project support - which you can setup to run over ftp/sftp as well, so very handy for large scale projects.

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Young Samurai 15 years ago

There seems to be surge in support for Netbeans.

Loving Notepad++ - It's has such a small footprint and loads so quickly.

After all the above comments I feel obligated to give Netbeans a test drive.

Thanks again.

It's the sort of willingness to help you have all displayed which makes WF so valueable.
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- stcupp 15 years ago
  
  Notepad++ is awesome i used to just use notepad but the extra features help alot when your coding all day long
  
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Roll3rBoX

15 years ago

Originally Posted by powerspike

I code quite a lot in php (as well as C# - but i use visual studio for that

)

For quick edits, i use WINSCP (sftp & ftp support), and have notepad++ setup as the editor - it's configuable in the options (there is a editor section), pretty much in WINSCP right click on a file and it opens in notepad++ very nice for quick edit's or changes.

For bigger projects, i have to say setting up NetBeans IDE is the best.

Just be Aware that Netbeans, along with Aptana studio (and a few others) are based off the eclipse engine, so they are mostly the same - i find that Netbeans has the best configuration for php editing. Netbeans has project support - which you can setup to run over ftp/sftp as well, so very handy for large scale projects.

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Thats something new to me...Gonna give netbeans a try! thought it was for Java only!

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Nirav Shah

15 years ago

PHP function list plugin for Notepad++

There are a large number of plugins available for Notepad++ and WLScripting.com has a post showing how to add the function list plugin and have it show PHP classes and functions.
"Using the Notepad++ Function List plugin you can filter out all of your classes and its member functions as well as functions not in any class."

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Young Samurai 15 years ago

Nirav,

That is precisely what I was looking for.

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- jasonmilsont 14 years ago
  
  Same as other programming language PHP can also done in notepad which is very easy to do.
  
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nwutopia02 15 years ago

Absolutely YES!!!!
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sharmakamal 15 years ago

Yes, you can edit php in Notepad++ .
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sharmakamal 15 years ago

Notepad is the best text editor where you can edit php code.
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- Don Art 15 years ago
  
  I also have been programming for years and use notepad++ exclusively for php.
  
  Also, I do lots in Javascript/jQuery and only use notepad++ for that.
  
  I have dreamweaver and netbeans on my primary machine I just don't use them.
  
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fredrikrob

15 years ago

Originally Posted by Nirav Shah

PHP function list plugin for Notepad++

There are a large number of plugins available for Notepad++ and WLScripting.com has a post showing how to add the function list plugin and have it show PHP classes and functions.
"Using the Notepad++ Function List plugin you can filter out all of your classes and its member functions as well as functions not in any class."

I am totally agree with you Notepad++ is much better then if used with other plugins. I am using ZenCoding python plugin with notepad++ really great. Thanks for Wlscripting dot com. Very informative.

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DuncanCox 15 years ago

Linux user can use default editor gedit and LAMP server. It is the best text editor.
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adenbells 14 years ago

Notepad++ will work fine be cautious about setting the right Finish Of Line for the target run time surroundings. And PHP is a powerful programming language it supports classes reflection is modular has lots of support libraries built-in you can generate gui applications with it as well i would say its a contemporary programming language than a scripting language.
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transcriptionservices

15 years ago

Yes, you can easily edit php using notpad++. Dreamweaver, edit+, also are good option etc....

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jaouadk 15 years ago

Originally Posted by transcriptionservices

Yes, you can easily edit php using notpad++. Dreamweaver, edit+, also are good option etc....

Dreamweaver is a good professional tool but not free, all my web applications were developed using APTANA an Open source, very fast and customized tool.

Notepad++ is very useful but when it comes to debugging you program, you just can't track your variables or set breakpoints.
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tocktik

15 years ago

Ya you can go for that

PHP can be edited in Notepad ++

It is easy to do

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upendraets

15 years ago

yes, its easily can be edited.

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r4inna

15 years ago

I suggest to use specialized editor, like NuSphere

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bettor

15 years ago

notepad++ is nice and lightweight. I also use netBeans it is awesome

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kamdendearg

15 years ago

Yes, you can edit PHP in Notepad++ and I believe it has syntax highlighting for programming/scripting languages like PHP. I like the way for sharing this thread here.

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rainso0

15 years ago

There are a large number of plugins available for Notepad++ and WLScripting.com has a post showing how to add the function list plugin and have it show PHP classes and functions.
"Using the Notepad++ Function List plugin you can filter out all of your classes and its member functions as well as functions not in any class."

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jrim

15 years ago

Originally Posted by rainso0

There are a large number of plugins available for Notepad++ and WLScripting.com has a post showing how to add the function list plugin and have it show PHP classes and functions.
"Using the Notepad++ Function List plugin you can filter out all of your classes and its member functions as well as functions not in any class."

I use notepad++ and I had no idea on how to add the PHP functions - thanks!

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deep1995

15 years ago

You can use whatever editor you like. You may try an IDE (I suggest Netbeans) if you want.

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lordspace

15 years ago

I use Notepad++ for my text files and I use NetBeans (free) for php/java development.
You just can't debug with Notepad++

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15 years ago

if you want a really good php developing tool check out php desginer 7

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15 years ago

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oclseo

15 years ago

Originally Posted by Young Samurai

Can I edit php in Notepad++ ?

Specifically, can I develop/customize a WP theme in it?

Yes It will, actually any text editor will do. PHP program does not need fancy looking editing software.

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hajro

15 years ago

Notepad++ Is best for programming .

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James Kenton

15 years ago

I think it's really important to define what you mean by 'edit' and 'develop'.

I use Notepad++ to display and edit php files. It will color code the text (eg function names, constant values etc) making the code much easier to read than if you were using Notepad or some other generic text editor. Because of this it's great for general development and odd tweaks of code. There's an FTP add-on that will allow you to upload your changes directly to your site just by clicking the 'save' button.

However what it does not do as well as some other environments (in my opinion) is allow you to pause running code and inspect variable values or step through the code. For me, with code that has mistakes that I'm unable to spot by reading the code, Notepad++ isn't my tool of choice.

Personally I'm happy to give a thumbs up to lordspace's suggestion of NetBeans. It's free. Look for the php 'bundle'. NetBeans IDE - PHP Development

Here is an article about using Notepad++ as a php debugger. I haven't tried this so can't verify it works: http://amiworks.co.in/talk/debugging...otepad-part-i/

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DavidWincent

15 years ago

Yes you can edit it easily. Notepad++ can easily handle large files.

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fergalezras

15 years ago

There are a number of plugins available for Notepad + + and WLScripting.com has a post showing how to add the plugin from the list of functions and display PHP classes and functions. "With the Notepad + + Function List plugin you can filter all its classes and member functions and functions of any kind."

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wasabi20

15 years ago

I'm developing PHP since 15 years.

When I have to work on Windows, I use Notepad++ or PSPAD !
They are GREAT tools.

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rockiealba

15 years ago

I use Notepad + + as a primary code editor to develop my theme WP, mostly work with PHP, JS and CSS / HTML. I could not live without it! And the search and replace functions are huge time savers.

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RobKonrad

15 years ago

Originally Posted by Young Samurai

Can I edit php in Notepad++ ?

Specifically, can I develop/customize a WP theme in it?

Hey Kyle,

if you're asking this question, you're probably pretty far away from developing your first WP theme.

I'd suggest you'll go with some basic courses first

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ericbryant

15 years ago

I love Notepad++ because it makes it so easily to launch your test code in a browser, however, it always gets corrupt on me after a few weeks/months of use. I have switched to Programmer's Notepad, also free, and I like it a lot for PHP, CSS, and HTML. Of course, it does much more, but that's what I use it for.

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webexperts666

15 years ago

There are many tools for php and you can edit on notepad++.

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MagicMonkey

15 years ago

After reading this thread I have downloaded and am using Notepad++.

Very nice and easy and exactly the type of thing I was also after..

Thanks to all who posted and Young Samurai for starting thread.

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capripio

15 years ago

Yep I also do my php + html + java + css in notepad++

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SirKonstantine

15 years ago

Give aptana studio a try too.

Its more developed then Notepad++ or bluefish and is free. Built on eclipse.

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rockerzz

15 years ago

Ofcourse man, go ahead and do it

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Yes you can edit PHP, HTML, Javascript and made a website from scratch using Notepad ++
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christinadepth

15 years ago

I use jEdit in a variety of platforms successful, only the above, most of the rest. jEdit plug all ready, on your list, and a wide range of language syntax highlighting.

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GioSec

15 years ago

I like textpad instead of notepad++

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vikasvyas

15 years ago

yes you can edit your file in notepad++ but i think that php designer is the best editor for php

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casius

15 years ago

Actually there is nothing better than Notepad++ on Windows alternative way is to use vi commend on your ssh console, but before you will start with vi, you will need to read some manuals what the key commands means, but it is easy to learn and it is really better to edit on ssh rather on Windows

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Rankx

15 years ago

Of course you can. I do everything in notepad++.

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msam029

15 years ago

not gona quite easy as we dont be having any hingliting for the code

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carrot

15 years ago

Notepad++ is very fast, so useful for editing php files.
For ground up developement it lacks some of the nice debugging features of a full IDE.

I can second netbeans as a good free IDE for php.

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Brendanm

15 years ago

Download xampp and you can have a private server running on your computer to run php too.

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Dyscrete

15 years ago

I would highly recommend Sublime Text 2 for anything hacking related.

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shantanu

15 years ago

Yepppp easily ucan edit PHP and many more scripts in tht it just like a notepad with upgraded or enhanced features inside it and it's awesome, You dont have to go for any other software like dreamweaver or others.

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Anthoni

15 years ago

I use Notepad++ for all web development (apart from Flash). It is one of the best editors that I have come across.

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jemi jhon

15 years ago

Yes.. You can edit PHP in Notepad++. It is best tool for every type programming language...

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Young Samurai

15 years ago

I last commented on this thread in August 2011 I think it was.

I didn't realise that folk had continued to contribute.

For the record, I've fallen for Notepad++. It's so lightweight and easy to use.

Alongside Wampserver it's a great combo.

Having said that I agree with all the comments above to the effect that N++ big weakness is debugging.

I'm still looking for a tool to ease that problem.

Thanks to everyone who left comments here.

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wadeby

15 years ago

Originally Posted by Young Samurai

I last commented on this thread in August 2011 I think it was.

I didn't realise that folk had continued to contribute.

For the record, I've fallen for Notepad++. It's so lightweight and easy to use.

Alongside Wampserver it's a great combo.

Having said that I agree with all the comments above to the effect that N++ big weakness is debugging.

I'm still looking for a tool to ease that problem.

Thanks to everyone who left comments here.

Good for you.

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Nicolas12cage 15 years ago

you can edit PHP, HTML, Javascript and made a website from scratch using Notepad ++
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rechardjeam 15 years ago

There are a number of plugins available for Notepad ++. With the Notepad++ plugin function list you can filter all classes and member functions and features of PHP. So it is very useful for PHP it is very easy to make programs with Notepad++.
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kevinjoness

15 years ago

Defiantly...!!!! You can edit your code in PHP code.I also used Notepad++ that's advance version of Notepad.Notepad++ is also Excellent....

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spaassurance

15 years ago

Editing a file of PHP in Notepad++ is possible and the thing is that it can be easily handle, in few minutes your job will be done properly.

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wasabi20

15 years ago

I suggest you PSPAD or Notepad++ for easily editing. You could try Netbeans too. I use it for my project management and it's really great.

I hope this help

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Young Samurai 15 years ago

This past week I've been giving Sublime Text 2 a run out.

Has a similar feel to N++ and it's free too.
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AdamMc

15 years ago

I do the the majority of my development (php, perl, js etc) with Eclipse using Remote System Explorer as it allows you to edit code directly on the server. Takes a little setting up but well worth it in the long run

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lonelygrit

15 years ago

Notepad ++ is good for PHP, JS, HTML ... Coder, lightweight - fast - customizable

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wilianto

15 years ago

Yes, sure, you can. I'm also use NotePad++ to develope my PHP scripts.

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oulee

15 years ago

Notepad++ is an awesome text editor. I use it not only for PHP but also other codes and even plain texts.

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syaya

15 years ago

Yes you can use notepad++ for edit PHP

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stephngreek

15 years ago

Yes of course, you can use notepad++ but net beans good than notepad++.

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xixilee

15 years ago

I use zend studio, it can debug the php code step by step, easily use!

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zoonix

15 years ago

Nice to see so much love for Notepad++. It's an awesome little tool that should be one of the first things loaded on your computer

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jerrybrownaaa

15 years ago

PHP is very good programming language. PHP is the best for all programing language. And Notepad is a Windows operating system. One of the advantages of using the Notepad++ is because it is light and easy to use.

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stiflerklinger

15 years ago

There is large number of plugins available for Notepad ++, You can also edit the PHP in Notepad ++ and they highlight the syntax of programming languages like PHP/programming. So i always uses this combination.

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Fiverivers

15 years ago

Yes you can do it is very easy.

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sautaja

15 years ago

I like the syntax highlight feature in notepad++, that makes my php code more readable.

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donaldpollard

15 years ago

Notepad++ will work fine. Just be careful about setting the right End Of Line for the target runtime environment. It's on the menu: Edit | EOL Conversion

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actualliver

15 years ago

Characteristics of PHP and notepad plus plus :-
1. Auto scroll libraries
2. Auto scroll coding
3. Better toolbar facilities

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adarsh2k5

15 years ago

I will take that as a very strong affirmative. Thank you all for your input and the one or two bits of advice.

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Adriaan 15 years ago

I use this combo as well, and there's also I plugin for testing your php code within Notepad++, so that you don't need a server setup like wamp or xampp. Find the plugin here: notepad++ plugin php script engine - Browse Files at SourceForge.net

A list with more plugins can be found here: SourceForge.net: Plugin Central - notepad-plus
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jmartinez

15 years ago

Notepad++ is a text editor and your php scripts are text so yea you can use it lol.

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15 years ago

You're encouraged to translate Notepad++ into your native tongue if there's not already a translation present in the Binary Translations

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Earnie Boyd

15 years ago

Use what's comfortable to you to edit the files. I myself like ViM. The windows version has a GUI executable to allow you all of the visual effect and can be set in a mode to emulate Notepad but I use it in its default extended vi mode. And googling just now I found something called CodeLobster which has a handsome landing page.

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Young Samurai

15 years ago

Earnie,

I've looked at CodeLobster several times.

I think I may just give it a run out.

Originally Posted by Earnie Boyd

Use what's comfortable to you to edit the files. I myself like ViM. The windows version has a GUI executable to allow you all of the visual effect and can be set in a mode to emulate Notepad but I use it in its default extended vi mode. And googling just now I found something called CodeLobster which has a handsome landing page.

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wordcatcher

15 years ago

I prefer Notepad++ because is a free editor and allows editing multiple documents in the same time. I use it for creative writing, for simple HTML stuff, making to do lists, notes. It is one of the best basic editors.

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victorjhon

15 years ago

I think it is not difficult, you can try.

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Alastair McDermott

15 years ago

I'm a fan of Notepad2 because it's so lightweight - it starts as quick as Notepad, which is really important to me. Also does a complete seamless replacement of Notepad on install.

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deejayundoo

15 years ago

Originally Posted by AMcDermott

I'm a fan of Notepad2 because it's so lightweight - it starts as quick as Notepad, which is really important to me. Also does a complete seamless replacement of Notepad on install.

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Craftisy

15 years ago

Try Notepad2 I like it better than Notepad++

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armedgrace

15 years ago

yes. you can use C++ to edit PHP. even HTML

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rahulkashyap

15 years ago

try xampp and use PHPad all this free

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movieinhd

15 years ago

i use notepad++ and PSPad ya it is very good

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corvindavis 15 years ago

Notepad++ is an excellent program. However I think for PHP development you ought to look in to Net Beans IDE. Net Beans has built-in support for HTML, CSS, JavaScript and also code suggestions for PHP functions or controllers.
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sharonhurley

Banned 14 years ago

Notepad++ is great as long as it stays stable. Notepad++ is simply the best.

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OrlandoBloom

14 years ago

Yes, It is very easy.

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STG

14 years ago

of course, i use Notepad ++ all the time

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hd2000

14 years ago

I use ultraedit, it is best to use an editor to code

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Rotwic

14 years ago

Yes, indeed! At the end of the day, it is a text editor. But i'd recommend notepad++

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theerapat

14 years ago

I use Notepad++ for PHP.
I don't familiar with other tool and using Notepad++ only.

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sautaja

14 years ago

Yes, I even use notepad++ to script PHP on Ubuntu together with WINE.

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RamG

14 years ago

you can use notepad only for simple tasks. you need more then that if you want to build a big project.
i use eclipse for my developments. you have much more options there...