PHP: Choosing a PHP Editor
39mIntermediate2021-05-11
Authors
Robin Andrews
Founder of Compucademy
Course details
While you can write PHP with a regular text editor, having the right tool for the job will make your job easier and your work more productive. In this course, Robin Andrews takes you through the advantages of using an Integrated Developer Environment, or IDE, for writing PHP. Robin provides an overview of several popular editors like NetBeans, PhpStorm, Eclipse PDT, and Komodo IDE, covering the prominent features and options of each, in order to help you choose the IDE that best suits your work. He also shares some potential frustrations and difficulties you may encounter when using the IDEs. Whether you’re just starting on the path to PHP programming, or a developer seeking to ramp up your efficiency, this course provides vital information to anyone looking for the right PHP editor.
Skills covered
PHPProgramming LanguagesOpen SourceSoftware DevelopmentOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Choosing an editor for PHP development
1. Using an Advanced Text Editor for PHP Development
- 02 - Advantages of using a text editor to write PHP
- 03 - Running PHP files from a text editor
- 04 - Tweaking PHP code on a remote server with a text editor
2. Using an IDE for PHP Development
- 05 - Reasons to use an IDE instead of a text editor for PHP development
- 06 - Features in common between IDEs for PHP development
3. NetBeans for PHP Development
- 07 - NetBeans introduction and highlights
- 08 - NetBeans potential drawbacks
4. PhpStorm for PHP Development
- 09 - PhpStorm introduction and highlights
- 10 - PhpStorm potential drawbacks
5. Eclipse PDT for PHP Development
- 11 - Eclipse PDT introduction and highlights
- 12 - Eclipse PDT potential drawbacks
6. Komodo IDE for PHP Development
- 13 - Komodo IDE introduction and highlights
- 14 - Komodo IDE potential drawbacks
Conclusion
- 15 - Making the decision - Which PHP IDE is right for me
- 16 - Next steps with PHP editors