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

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around recommendations for Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) and tools suitable for PHP development on *nix platforms. Participants share their experiences and preferences regarding various software options for web development.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to transition from Windows to a *nix platform for PHP development and seeks IDE recommendations.
  • Another participant mentions Zend Studio as a paid option and notes that Eclipse is developing a PHP IDE.
  • A different viewpoint suggests that a simple text editor and web browser can serve as an effective "IDE" for PHP development.
  • Some participants discuss the limitations of using basic text editors for coding, particularly in relation to HTML and PHP.
  • One participant recommends Eclipse for PHP, highlighting its open-source nature and support for the language.
  • Another participant outlines essential features for a PHP editor, including code highlighting, autocomplete, integrated help, and debugging capabilities, and mentions using Codelobster PHP Edition as a suitable tool.
  • There is a humorous exchange about preferences for text editors, with one participant jokingly referencing Notepad and another mentioning Crimson Editor.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing opinions on the necessity and functionality of IDEs versus simple text editors. While some advocate for more robust tools, others argue that basic setups can suffice for PHP development.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not reached a consensus on the best tools for PHP development, and various assumptions about the capabilities of different software options remain unaddressed.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in transitioning to PHP development on *nix platforms, particularly those seeking recommendations for IDEs and development tools.

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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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