PHP Development Code Editors and IDEs of 2018!

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Top Rated
PHP
CODE EDITORS IDEs
of 2018.
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A computer program does what you tell it to do,
not what you want it to do.
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2020. So, if you are associated in the same
industry, its the time when you can improve
yourself.
PHP Development completely changed in a few years
and now being a developer, you have to deliver
more accurate, performing, and well-structured
code under a minimum time slot to stay
competitive in the market.
Even, revolution of technology in the form of AI,
IoT, Crypto Currency, etc., provoke PHP
developers to have a great skill of coding.
Plenty of X-coders and experts have confirmed
that the industry is looking for the talents that
are skilled and expert in efficient PHP
development.
And if we believe on rumors than the industry
will require more than 1 million skilled
developers by
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I think, the demand of seamless PHP development
appears after the increased requirement of
on-demand solutions such as Uber like taxi
booking solutions, Oyo like Hotel booking system,
Dream11 like Fantasy Cricket Platform, or Virtual
Reality applications.
This is the question that most of developers
asked online or to their seniors, team leaders,
and project managers. And what they attest, is
the right selection of code editor or IDE can
help you to produce effective, performing, and
structured code.
These trends completely change the scenario, and
increase the requirement of well-paced developers.
Now, the question is How to write an efficient,
error-free, and well-structured code?
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As there are thousands of lines in a code with
different styles, and a single miss of
semi-column can create bug, which isnt easy to
find out. But with a code editor, it can be easy
to get instant error of missing things at the
time of code, even some editors auto complete the
required symbols, which enhance the quality of
code and performance as well.
Here, in this article, we have accompanied
leading code editors IDEs to make your efforts
minimal, but productive. Before moving ahead to
the list, first take a look at the conceptual
enhancement of both terms beneath.
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• An Integrated Development Environment or IDE is a
  complete package, where you can write, compile,
  execute and debug your codes. They have complete
  libraries to help you out in your problems,
  provide hints and make you aware about common
  mistakes of PHP programming. On the other side,
  Code Editors only have functionalities of code
  editing and you can use them only to write error
  free code.
• Usually, IDEs support only single language for
  which they are build and have their compiler or
  debugger embedded. While Code Editors are more
  general and supports multiple languages to write
  codes.
• In common, they both can help you in code
  completion, provide hints, highlight errors, and
  custom folding of code sections. Even, few code
  editors have IDEs functionality on their pro
  versions.

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Difference between Code Editors and IDEs
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Although, choosing a compatible Code Editor or
Integrated Development Environment (IDE) depends
on your preference, PHP Framework, workflow, and
requirement. Heres what we have concluded as per
developers preference, reliability and
performance.
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IDs for PHP Development
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PHPStorm
Code Editing with a compatible IDE will be a fun
as you have complete opportunity to check your
final outcome without struggling over uploading
again and again. You can enable advance
functionalities with pro versions or through
additional addons. Herere few IDEs, that embarks
their presence so far
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NetBeans
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Visual Studio
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Lets explore there features and functionalities
in detail
Eclipse
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Leading in the list due to its high compatibility
and user trust. Initially, it was released in
2009 and supports cross-platforms Microsoft
Windows, MacOS X, and Linux. JetBrains built it
on IntelliJ IDEA, first of its kind JAVA IDE.
PHPStorm provides on-the-fly error prevention and
code refactoring, along with major PHP framework
support. It is a combination of WebStorm, PHP and
DB/SQL. Check out more details on Wiki and
download it from JetBrains
PHPStorm
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GLIMPSE
Platform(s) Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux

Supported Languages PHP 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6 and 7.0, HTML and JavaScript

Price USD 199 for the first year, Subsequent usage cost less

More Features Code quality analysis, PHPUnit tests, Supports GitHub and Perforce
GLIMPSE
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Second in the list just because of its vital use
and user ratings. Its multi-language support
makes it more popular among PHP Development geeks
as it supports JAVA, PHP, C, C, HTML5, XML,
Groovy, Javadoc, and JAVASCRIPT.
This free of cost IDE allow developers to code
Desktop, mobile and web applications on any
platform Microsoft Windows, MacOS X, Linux and
Solaris.
NetBeans
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Initially, it was released in early 1996 as a
student project named Xelfi, then after in
1997, Roman Stanek started a company based on
this IDE and commercially released as NetBeans.
Later in 1999, Sun Microsystems bought it and
open sourced the NetBeans IDE. Check out more
details on Wiki and download it from NetBeans
NetBeans
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GLIMPSE
Platform(s) Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Solaris

Supported Languages Java ME SE, JavaScript, HTML5, PHP, C/C, XML, Groovy, Javadoc, JSP

Price FREE (CDDL or GPLv2)

More Features Integration of Subversion, Mercurial, and Git, NetBeans Profiler
GLIMPSE
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Well known and reputed IDE that allow Php
Development geeks to develop, debug, test,
collaborate, and extend to more possibilities. In
an enhancement, Visual Studio IDE supports 36
different programming languages including C, C,
Visual Basic, PHP, CSS, JavaScript, XML, HTML,
TypeScript, C, F, and .Net. Even you can use
Node JS, Python, Ruby and M through available
Plug-ins.
Visual Studio
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Visual Studio IDE leveled up their service in
their latest version 2017 through supporting
Xamarin, a tool that deliver Native and Hybrid
Application and from now mobile users can use
same IDE for application code.
Microsoft first released Visual Studio in early
1997 as a package before that they used to
deliver separate IDE for different languages.
Check out more details on Wiki and download it
from Microsoft VS
Visual Studio
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GLIMPSE
Platform(s) Linux, MacOS, Windows

Supported Languages C, C, C, Visual Basic, PHP, JavaScript

Price Free to 2,999

More Features Cross-platform support, Integration with GitHub, Subversion and other team tools
GLIMPSE
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Last but not the least, Eclipse has its own user
base due to its JAVA IDE workspace, but PHP
developers can enhance their workflow using
extensible plug-ins, which allow them to use Ada,
ABAP, C, C, C, COBOL, D, Fortran, Haskell,
JavaScript, Julia, Lasso, Lua, NATURAL, Perl,
PHP, Prolog, Python, R, Ruby, Rust, Scala,
Clojure, Groovy, Scheme, and Erlang.
Eclipse
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The IDE is supported by Microsoft Windows, MacOS
X, Linux and Solaris and available with Public
license. Initially, released in 2001 by IBM, but
later on 2004, it operates through specially
built not-for-profit corporation Eclipse
Foundation. Check out more details on Wiki and
download it from Eclipse.org
Eclipse
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GLIMPSE
Platform(s) Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Solaris

Supported Languages Ada, ABAP, C, C, COBOL, D, Fortran, Haskell, Java, JavaScript, Julia, Lasso, Lua, NATURAL, Perl, PHP, Prolog, Python, R, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Rust, Scala, Clojure, Groovy, Scheme, and Erlang, LaTeX, Mathematica.

Price FREE (Eclipse Public License)

More Features Rich Client Platform, supports Tomcat, Glassfish and other servers, Web Tools Platform.
GLIMPSE
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Here, in this list we have only explored top 4
IDE for PHP Development.
but there are plenty of IDEs available such as
Vim, Komodo, Sublime Text Pro, Aptana Studio,
Atom IDE, ZendStudio, etc. So, you can choose
anyone from the available PHP Editors as per your
preference, even you can explore internet to get
more details about them.
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PHP, leading programming language that keeps your
work flawless and make your business grow!
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Code Editors for PHP Development
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Custom code needs more attention and accuracy and
without having a compatible Code Editor (if you
only want to write code), you can puzzle out.
Atom
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Sublime Text
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Code editor isnt just a doctype workplace as
like Microsoft word, but it can be your assistant
who can help you out with auto suggestions,
highlighting errors, and much more. Herere few
Code Editors, that resembles as market leaders so
far
Notepad
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Visual Studio Code
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Komodo Edit
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Lets explore more beneath
Brackets
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UltraEdit
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Lead the list of Top PHP Code Editors, as
preferred by several PHP Development geeks and
used by millions. Atom is the initiation of
GitHub and free open source platform. Initially
released on Feb 2016 and in the meantime of 2
years, it has been the top most text editor among
developers due to its simple workspace and
functionalities. Check out more details
on Wiki Or download it from Atom
Atom
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Pros

Easy to navigate interface

Supports Command Palette

Special Developer Tools

Package Manager Integrated for Plugins support

Customizing UI is easier as compared to other code editors

The GitHub community is pretty active in getting any issues resolved if the developer is struck somewhere while programming

Fuzzy File Finder
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Cons

Slow as compared to other text editors

CoffeeScript needed to write the packages.

No Corona Package

Difficulty in handling large files
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GLIMPSE
Platform(s) Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux

Supported Languages PHTML, CSS, Less, Sass, GitHub Flavored Markdown, C/C, C, Go, Java, Objective-C, JavaScript, JSON, CoffeeScript, Python, PHP, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, shell script, Clojure, Perl, Git, Make, Property List (Apple), TOML, XML, YAML, Mustache, Julia SQL

Price FREE (MIT License)

More Features Open source, built-in Package Manager, Themes
GLIMPSE
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Runner up in the list of Top PHP Code Editors,
due to its complicated interface, that somehow
downgrade its functional excellence.
At Sublime Text 3, You are allowed to extend the
functionality with different addons and can
customize appearance, code linters, Color
pickers, GIT plugins, etc. which lead it to
occupy second place in the list. Check out more
details on Wiki Or download it from Sublime Text
Sublime Text
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Pros

Multi-Line selection and editing

Offers a cross-platform support

Instant file switching

Beginner friendly interface

Black screen supports distraction free editing mode

Fully customizable

Support for TextMate and Windows Decoration themes

Haxe and OpenFL integration via plugin support

Syntax detection and highlighting the error
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Cons

Poor Support for Linux

Opening big files takes time

Crashes Frequently

The much-used package manager is missing from the software

The code editor does not support the print option

No toolbar of its own
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GLIMPSE
Platform(s) Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux

Supported Languages All popular languages

Price Free to 80/license

More Features Package Manager
GLIMPSE
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Its an upgraded version of Notepad text editor
(inbuilt editor of Windows OS), where you can
find out advance features that helps you to write
error free code using supported libraries and
syntaxes. PHP Development Geeks rated it as the
best HTML editor and one of the easiest code
editors that immediately highlights the errors.
Check out more details on Wiki Or download it
from Notepad
Notepad
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Pros

Being built for the Windows platform, it can also run on Linux, Unix, Mac OS X (using Wine).

It is a lightweight application and launches quickly.

Supports external plugins including macros.

Interface supports tabbed editing.

Auto indentation and auto complete

Spell check with file comparison

Compiler Integration FTP support

Drag and Drop Option for beginners with Smart syntax highlighting
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Cons

Remote file editing does not support HTTP, SSH or WebDAV

Does not support large files

Third party program (wine) is needed to run the application on Mac OS X.
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Platform(s) Microsoft Windows

Supported Languages Ada, Asp, Assembly, AutoIt, Batch, Caml, Cmake, COBOL, CoffeeScript, CSS, D, Diff, Flash ActionScript, Fortran, Gui4CLI, Haskell, INNO, Java, JSP, KiXtart, LISP, Lua, Makefile, Matlab, MS-DOS, INI file, NSIS, Pascal, Perl, PostScript, PowerShell, Properties, R, Resource file, Ruby, Shell, Scheme, Smalltalk, SQL, TCL, TeX, Visual Basic, VHDL, Verilog, XML, YAML, etc.

Price FREE (GPL)

More Features Open source, Macro recording and playback, User Defined Syntax Highlighting and Folding
GLIMPSE
GLIMPSE
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Microsoft powered Code Editing Platform that
provides an amazing development experience,
faster execution of codes due to its lightweight
installation and 30 programing language support.
Check out more details on Wiki Or download it
from Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code
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Pros

Supports more than 30 programming languages, including Microsofts core language ASP.NET, C, etc.

The application installs in very less time due to its compact size.

Visual Studio Code also has a portable version to download in the supported devices.

Enables GitHub control and offers debugging features.
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Cons

The software takes a huge time in updating on Linux systems.

Calls for an immediate improvement in the extension support.
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GLIMPSE
Platform(s) Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux

Supported Languages Batch, C, Clojure, CoffeeScript, DockerFile, Elixir, F, Go, Pug template language, Java, HandleBars, Ini, Lua, Makefile, Objective-C, Perl, PowerShell, Python, R, Razor, Ruby, Rust, SQL, Visual Basic, XML

Price FREE (MIT License)

More Features GitHub support, code refactoring, debugger
GLIMPSE
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A bit expensive and limited in terms of
functionality, programing language support, and
productivity, but still it gets listed in Top 7
PHP Code Editors due to coders support and
ultra-fast performance. Check out more details
on Wiki Or download it from Komodo Edit
Komodo Edit
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Pros

Syntax Highlighting and Code coloring

Code auto complete

Auto indentation

Extension support and macros
Cons

Spell Check not available

Cannot edit collaboratively

Large files not supported

The tool comes with a hefty fee of 295(without upgrades and support) and 382(with updates and support)
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GLIMPSE
Platform(s) Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux

Supported Languages Python, Perl, PHP, Ruby, TCL, SQL, Smarty, CSS, HTML, XML

Price USD 295/License

More Features Package Manager, Vagrant, Docker, Unit Testing
GLIMPSE
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An open-source text editor offered by the
renowned organization Adobe, who is well-known
for its unique, but productive range of
softwares. The PHP text editor comes with an
adorable Extract feature that allows a
developer to pick colors, measurements, fonts,
and gradients from a PSD to ready-for-web CSS.
Check out more details on Wiki Or download it
from Brackets
Brackets
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Pros

Uses Inline editors for faster access to a particular part of the code and more rapid implementation.

Preview the code establishing a real-time connection.

Brackets is an excellent tool for implementing JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.

Easily customizable being an open source platform.

Regularly updated with the latest features and bug fixes.
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Cons

Split screen not supported

No full screen for comprehensive view

Third party plugins not allowed

Does not support auto-completion of code
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GLIMPSE
Platform(s) Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux

Supported Languages C, C, VBScript, Java, JavaScript, HTML, Python, Perl, Ruby

Price FREE (MIT License)

More Features Live Preview, JSLint, LESS support
GLIMPSE
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Impactful, editable and multi-language
supporting PHP code editor, initially launched in
1994 by the founder of IDM Computer Solutions
Inc., Ian D. Mead. The commercial editor has
several unique features and plugin support to
enhance PHP Development geeks coding experience.
Check out more details on Wiki Or download it
from UltraEdit
UltraEdit
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Pros

Multi-Select option for editing a common code at once.

Code and syntax highlighting to notify any error in the code.

Integrated FTP for secure file transfer.

Column/Block Editing

File and data sorting

Integrated SSH

Good at handling large files
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Cons

The tool is very expensive as compared to the other text editors in the same segment.
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GLIMPSE
Platform(s) Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux

Supported Languages C/C, Perl, PHP 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6 and 7.0, HTML and JavaScript

Price USD 99 for the first year

More Features Blazingly fast large file handling, Integrated FTP client, Layouts
GLIMPSE
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Here, in this write up, we have clustered TOP 7
CODE EDITORS FOR PHP DEVELOPMENT
which are highly recommended, and used by
industry experts. Although, thats not a
full-fledged list as there are plenty more
available online that can be your choice. You can
choose one as per your comfort or your
requirement from this list or from Dreamweaver,
SlickEdit, jEdit, RJ TextEd, Rapid, Codeanywhere,
Text Wrangler, TextMate, Coda, BlueFish, etc.
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Wrapping words aka THE CONCLUSION.
Be crazy to write down the most anticipating
error free code, but without a code editor that
will be a puzzle. Being a PHP development geek,
you have to include a recommended PHP code
editor in your routine that can help you in
identification of errors immediately. Along with
that, you also have to keep your eyes on web
development trends to know whats in trend,
whats going to be viral, and whats appealing a
customer to become a consumer.
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Remarks aka THE REFERENCES.

• http//www.rginfotech.com/php-development-code-edi
  tors-2018/
• http//www.rginfotech.com/php-development-code-edi
  tor-ide-2018/
• https//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atom_(text_editor)
• https//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sublime_Text
• https//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notepad2B2B
• https//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visual_Studio_Code
• https//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komodo_Edit
• https//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brackets_(text_edito
  r)
• https//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UltraEdit

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CODE EDITORS IDEs
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