I’m looking for simple PHP editor that has the following features:
1- word completion
2- debugging lines of code
3- simple and light and good in organising files
4- cross-platform (not required but better if it’s avaiable)
5- ability to save code snippets to use them later (not required but better if it’s avaiable)\
6- specialized for PHP.
I liked it, but it just needs code completion and debugger. Anyone know something simple like this which contains debugger and word completion feature?
I use DW because it has the snippets window. I has syntax highlighting and the basics.
As far as debugging, print_r and echoing out vars is pretty much it.
Thousands of these questions and millions on responses…but I guess I’ll add mine again…I use Komodo IDE (Paid for, there is a free version called Edit) it pretty much covers your list except for 6. It Specializes in multiple languages not just PHP. Plus I like having the ability to have to files open at once side by side.
I hate Dreamweaver. I will honestly admit I look down on people who call themselves developers who use Dreamweaver. There is just much more appropriate software out there such as; Eclipse, Netbeans, etc for programming purpose. Dreamweaver, is really good for one thing, translating design mock-ups into horrible, automated code. If I were in the position to hire people and someone told me they used Dreamweaver, I’d probably end the interview at that instant. To me it just demonstrates a really poor decision, inability to change or improve. Go with Eclipse, Netbeans or if your able to afford it, Zend Studio. Never tried Bluefish, I prefer Ecplise myself, though I would use Zend Studio in a heart beat if it were an option where I work.
+1 for Netbeans, you can get a PHP addon which gives you lots of nice features like autocomplete, parsing, and its cross-platform.
I made the switch from Dreamweaver about a year ago and never looked back. Dreamweaver is great for front end HTML and CSS, not at all great for programming.
Eclipse PDT is close, but might not hit every point exactly. I’m not sure on #5, though you could just have a separate project folder for code snippets.