notepad? or a better program?
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HomerTheDragoon
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notepad? or a better program?
Ive been wondering, is there a program which color codes your text as you work? sorta like the sits php function. Because atm i do all of my coding in notpad, and it can be confusing at times:/. Im just wondering since I'm really new to php.
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notepad2 is the best editor i think i have ever used. i like Zend studio but for a awesome free alternitive http://www.flos-freeware.ch/notepad2.html
it includes built in sytnax hylighting for numerous file/coding types. line numbering ect. jsut a great editor
it includes built in sytnax hylighting for numerous file/coding types. line numbering ect. jsut a great editor
I'm a fan of PSPad but you have to do some tweaking in the settings or it is somewhat annoying... It also has a Code Explorer, which is a panel on the right the shows the functions and you can click and jump straight to that section of code. Very handy for jumping around in a file.
I've also used Eclipse which I felt was slow. Zend Studio was ok but took some load time, and I just didn't like it. Ditto for Komodo...
Another nice one is Notepad++ but I like PSPad a little more. Both are free and worth a try. When I need something to pop-up, I still use Notepad cause it's there almost immediately when I just want to store something temporarily or do something quick. PSPad is pretty speedy, but is slower loading up than notepad.
I've also used Eclipse which I felt was slow. Zend Studio was ok but took some load time, and I just didn't like it. Ditto for Komodo...
Another nice one is Notepad++ but I like PSPad a little more. Both are free and worth a try. When I need something to pop-up, I still use Notepad cause it's there almost immediately when I just want to store something temporarily or do something quick. PSPad is pretty speedy, but is slower loading up than notepad.
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