So i've been reading some blogs on how I could improve my php skills. And one of those blogs suggested using an IDE framework can be very helpful for getting better at coding.

 

I've been developing PHP on my own, for almost a year now I intermediate knowledge with general PHP functions and whatnot and I just use notepad++ for all my coding.

 

What's the difference between notepad++ and a PHP IDE Framework?

 

What are the benefits of using a PHP Framework over notepad++ or a similiar text editor?

 

Can anybody suggest any freeware or cheap IDE Frameworks for small projects?

netbeans, eclipse

IDE's can't teach you a programming language, but they can certainly increase the efficiency at which you work as well as the quality of the produced work. This includes automatic documentation (to an extent) version tracking, debugging capabilities etc...

 

As well as code suggestion for us lazy lot that can hammer away at the keyboard with all the shortcuts producing lovely paragraphs of code in a handful of quick gestures.

 

They are certainly better suited to RAD types sites or applications where having demo's rapidly is important to keep the client happy while making it easy for people to keep track of versions and changes.

 

Amoung those that have been suggested I also use NuSphere's PhpED mainly due to its step by step debugging and features that i expect more when working with C#, C++, VB.net , Java or other similar desktop based languages. PHPDesigner is another that I know a few use.

Edited September 8, 201114 yr by CSN-UK

phpstorm from jetbrains

 

http://www.jetbrains.com/phpstorm/

I suggest Codelobster PHP Edition.

It is great free PHP IDE that support many PHP frameworks.

just go with netbeans...it has been the best for java...is the best for php and other languages...I don't think someone can deny that

just go with netbeans...it has been the best for java...is the best for php and other languages...I don't think someone can deny that

 

...except an Eclipse user.

... and exept a phpStorm user.

So i've been reading some blogs on how I could improve my php skills. And one of those blogs suggested using an IDE framework can be very helpful for getting better at coding.

 

I've been developing PHP on my own, for almost a year now I intermediate knowledge with general PHP functions and whatnot and I just use notepad++ for all my coding.

 

What's the difference between notepad++ and a PHP IDE Framework?

 

What are the benefits of using a PHP Framework over notepad++ or a similiar text editor?

 

Can anybody suggest any freeware or cheap IDE Frameworks for small projects?

 

You have been using PHP over a year and you need to ask what a PHP framework is?

You have been using PHP over a year and you need to ask what a PHP framework is?

Year old thread bro.