PHP (think this is a good place to post anyhow

[tmgs]

Anyone here know of a decent inexpensive (hopefully free to try out) php editor, preferably something easy to use that can split screen and you can see what you edit as you go? I know a little basic html code but the php is something I must learn now,

Thanks for any references for me to check out

Tom

[andy]

I'm not quite sure if I understand what you want.

Are you trying to use PHP embedded in an HTML page? OR are you trying to use PHP as a stand alone programming language?

BECAUSE if you are doing some dynamic web pages, there is no 'split screen' because you edit in your editor, and then look in your browser what the result is.

That said, I have yet to find a free IDE for PHP, but then OTOH the best editor, that does color coding of variables and keywords and such is what comes with Unix -> 'vi' is your best bet and the fastest game in town.

If you want to spend some $$ then I know the the developers/inventors of PHP have an IDE available, but I have NO idea about the usability and quality and/or hiccups You should be able to read up on that on www.zend.com

[nath3an]

I agree with Andy that vi is an excellent editor for PHP; it's what I use.

But if you're intimidated by a command-line interface, BB-Edit, and Script Editor are good low-cost alternitives.

Nath3an

[Gino]

Although most "text" editors can be found for free, "PHP" specific editors (the good ones) will cost you some money.

If you want to spend a few bucks ($29), Rapid PHP (http://www.blumentals.net/rapidphp/) is what I use and it works quite well (30-day trial is available). (They also have WebBuilder (http://www.blumentals.net/webuilder/) for a few bucks more ($39) - which has more features).

Has some nice stuff - auto-complete (ala VBA editor), HTML editor, CSS editor, JavaScript editor, split screen, etc.

[Zotter]

There're a few freebies/FLOSS types available - www.sourceforge.net is but one of many places to look:

FTE is a 'programmers text editor' - includes syntax checking for several
http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=943 - looks to be windows based, source available.

There's Bluefish (GNOME) - source available
http://bluefish.openoffice.nl/index.html

Here's a site that is all about PHP editors
http://www.php-editors.com/ This is their 'featured' editor:
http://www.mpsoftware.dk/phpdesigner.php (freeware - windows)

And, if ya want the "Lexus" version and don't mind toss'n some dosh ($100), check this: http://www.zend.com/store/products/zend-studio/

And no, I'm not a developer, but I play one on the Internet :)

[tmgs]

There're a few freebies/FLOSS types available - www.sourceforge.net is but one of many places to look:

FTE is a 'programmers text editor' - includes syntax checking for several
http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=943 - looks to be windows based, source available.

There's Bluefish (GNOME) - source available
http://bluefish.openoffice.nl/index.html

Here's a site that is all about PHP editors
http://www.php-editors.com/ This is their 'featured' editor:
http://www.mpsoftware.dk/phpdesigner.php (freeware - windows)

And, if ya want the "Lexus" version and don't mind toss'n some dosh ($100), check this: http://www.zend.com/store/products/zend-studio/

And no, I'm not a developer, but I play one on the Internet :)


Thanks, I'll look at them, a trial of a prgram is fine, I don't mind buying a program but would like to see if I can learn some of this stuff first, it can't be that bad<g>

[tmgs]

I'm not quite sure if I understand what you want.

Are you trying to use PHP embedded in an HTML page? OR are you trying to use PHP as a stand alone programming language?

BECAUSE if you are doing some dynamic web pages, there is no 'split screen' because you edit in your editor, and then look in your browser what the result is.

That said, I have yet to find a free IDE for PHP, but then OTOH the best editor, that does color coding of variables and keywords and such is what comes with Unix -> 'vi' is your best bet and the fastest game in town.

If you want to spend some $$ then I know the the developers/inventors of PHP have an IDE available, but I have NO idea about the usability and quality and/or hiccups You should be able to read up on that on www.zend.com

Thanks Andy, I am going to try and learn some of it for the website there are also style sheets .css?

I really only know a very little basic html

Tom

[tmgs]

I agree with Andy that vi is an excellent editor for PHP; it's what I use.

But if you're intimidated by a command-line interface, BB-Edit, and Script Editor are good low-cost alternitives.

Nath3an


Thanks!!

[tmgs]

Although most "text" editors can be found for free, "PHP" specific editors (the good ones) will cost you some money.

If you want to spend a few bucks ($29), Rapid PHP (http://www.blumentals.net/rapidphp/) is what I use and it works quite well (30-day trial is available). (They also have WebBuilder (http://www.blumentals.net/webuilder/) for a few bucks more ($39) - which has more features).

Has some nice stuff - auto-complete (ala VBA editor), HTML editor, CSS editor, JavaScript editor, split screen, etc.

Thanks Gino, I'm going to look at it now

Tom

[rixchard]

vi? Did you say vi? Do you also use punch cards? :)