PHP Editor with preview

Discussion in 'PHP' started by tnomal, Jul 6, 2008.

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    Can anyone reccomend a Php Editor with a live preview in browser function? Most programs I've ran across don't have the capability because it needs to run from a server.

    Thanks,

    tnomal
     
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  2. zerxer

    zerxer Peon

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    In order to preview a file locally from your computer, you'd have to install Apache and PHP (basically turn your computer into a web-server). There's programs like Zend that can install PHP for you and then debug live and stuff like that but it's an awfully expensive program..
     
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    Vooler Well-Known Member

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    Best is look into site specific to php editors.
    They have a huge list of editors for several platforms.

    http://www.php-editors.com/

    regards
     
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  4. tnomal

    tnomal Active Member

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    I found one that works very well. Rapid Php 2008. It installed a localhost server and the only thing I had to do was download php. It gave me a live preview of my php site. I have a trial version now but the full version is $39 bucks so I'll probably spring for it.

    Tnomal
     
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    Danltn Well-Known Member

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    I'll recommend without a shadow of a doubt: PHP Designer 2008.

    www.phpdesigner.dk

    Undeniably awesome.

    Dan
     
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    this is the best PHP editor I have seen http://www.panic.com/coda/

    it shows the function definitions on the status bar, has a PHP book integrated into it to look up anything you have questions on, it has live preview, and it has an FTP client integrated into it

    cheers
     
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