I used to use just notepad for all my html coding but now im looking into php too and notepad will not open php so i need something that is going to support both html and php. Ive heard Adobe Dream Weaver was good.... Are there any others???
DW is an awfully expensive text editor. All you need is a good text editor. I like Emacs, but that's just me—I prefer to use the best. This question is asked over and over again. Do a search and you'll find any number of suggestions. Ignore those for any kind of wysiwyg editors, e.g. Dreamweaver, Komposer, Frontpage or whatever PoS has replaced it. edit: You can open and save php or any other plain text files, but you must select all files from the drop down. You still need to get a grown-up text editor. --g cheers, gary
For text based editor on php, zend and komodo are simply the best. For full wysiwyg editor try microsoft expression, nvu etc...
if you are really good at coding , then notepad 2 , if not i really recommend dreamweaver cs3 it's very good and points out mistakes
On windows I use editpadpro, on Linux I use the gedit... but I like so much the Eclipse with PHP plugin
hey! while we're at it does anybody know the best Word Processing program or the best Music Player? The big reason why there are so many different tools, is because there are so many different needs. There are a ton of programs that will do all sorts of things that you don't need, and there will be programs of all price ranges that all include tools you do need. Here's what I say: start by making a list of your needs, then look at only the editors that have those and compare. Then look at the licences and pricing and see what's worth what. Syntax highlighting? Tabbed file editing? (multiple files open at once) FTP built-in? Plugins? Themes? Customizeable interface? Quick loading program? Personally I've used all sorts of tools, and I use Dreamweaver to edit my PHP files because I already have it, but I wouldn't find enough of a reason to purchase Dreamweaver just for editing PHP when there are great free tools like Aptana Studio out that do the same things. Also, a wonderful lightweight tool I love is jEdit for editing any sort of code on any operating system - and it's free!
uhh notepad will open php just fine for me... anyways the best free hmtl editor is at chami.com have used it for years, supports all scripting langs, and has useful things like quick insert for php css or html tags
I would suggest Notepad++ or 1stPage2000 (you need the older version) let me know if you need a link.
Currently I'm using Programmer's Notepad. You could download it from sourceforce, strongly recommended!
why do everyone like php what is it good for and what is it used for sorry if im not real familar with it thanks
PHP is the language that runs inbetween a database where information is stored, and the HTML in which the website is rendered in the browser. I see many recommendations of Notepad++, and although it's been years since I have used it, I'd also recommend checking out jEdit because like notepad++ it is free, but it's got a plethora of plugins including FTP and all sorts of useful goodies. It's what I use on my linux AND mac operating systems and it does everything Notepad++ does and more, and for the same price!