PHP Start Coding with PHP: IDE & Tools for *nix Platforms

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The discussion centers around transitioning from Windows to a Unix-based server platform for web development, specifically using PHP. Users express a preference for open-source tools due to dissatisfaction with proprietary languages like C#. Recommendations for IDEs include Zend Studio, which is not free, and Eclipse, which supports PHP and is favored for its features. There is debate about the necessity of a full IDE versus using a simple text editor and web browser, with some participants advocating for dedicated PHP editors that offer features like code highlighting, autocomplete, integrated help, and debugging capabilities. Codelobster PHP Edition is mentioned as a free option with essential functionalities for PHP development. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of choosing the right tools for effective web development on a Unix platform.
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I've never used the language before but I would like to start moving away from Windows as a server platform. PHP from what I can tell, and have read on this board, is a good choice for coding on a *nix platform. Can anyone recommend an IDE and any other tools that might come in handy for web development. This whole patent deal with MS has really turned me off to any language (C# is what I use now) that is proprietary to them.
 
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There's Zend Studio, but it's not free. I think Eclipse Org is also in the process of developing a PHP IDE.
 
Just use a decent editor on Unix. Your text editor and your web browser together comprise your "IDE." :smile:

- Warren
 
chroot said:
Just use a decent editor on Unix. Your text editor and your web browser together comprise your "IDE." :smile:

- Warren

Your killing me, :-p . You probably like to use Notepad to do your HTML. Debugger be damned aye?
 
Nope, I'm not a Notepad user -- and wouldn't use a text editor for HTML. HTML is not really a programming language, though.

- Warren
 
HTML is just a pain. I will let you know how my "hello world" goes.:cool: Wish me luck!
 
php editor

I think any php editor must has code highlighting, outocomplete to type code fast,
integrated help on php, mysql, html, ability to find declarations for user's functions, classes within the

project, and of course debugger.
Text editor isn't for php development. I use Codelobster php Edition (www.codelobster.com). Handy php editor,

free, with all basic functionalities of php IDE.

There I found also not bad text editor CodeLobster. Who used to type code in text editor could try it too.
 
Ronnin said:
Your killing me, :-p . You probably like to use Notepad to do your HTML. Debugger be damned aye?

I'm a Notepad HTML writer. Occasionally I've found myself using Crimson Editor, which is as close as I get to an IDE for that sort of thing.
 

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