I've just started learning PHP, and most of my coding thus far I've done in Notepad.

However, an editor that makes use of color for the different types of code makes error checking much much easier for me.

I've seen them for C++ and Java, is there one available for PHP (preferrably free) anybody might recommend?

    I use HTML Kit.. Love it more than any other editors I have tried to date.

      I use dreamweaver mx, can't really compare to others cause I havn't tried others but it works for me with no probs.

        I'm also very new to php and I've been using Crimson Editor. It's simple and clean. I have Dreamweaver and I've seen a ton of other editors, but since I'm learning, I thought it would be best to have to type as much as possible.

          I use Dreamweaver MX because it allows you to have php blocks embedded in your code without messing up the design view. If you are looking for a nice FREE editor then Svoi.NET PHP Editor is great. It has a project manager, syntax highlighting, and what I like the most is it adds your custom function to the list of functions.

          So if you define a function test in your page Svoi.NET PHP Editor will give you hints when you type "te". It's a bit hard to find because of the fact the site isn't in English and the newer version of the editor is a commercial on with a 30 day trial.

            When I am working on just code I use crimson editor - fast, clean, fantastic regex searching, etc. If I am working on the code inside a html page I often use Dreamweaver MX because I hate hand coding html. Dreamweaver is not as good for code only beacause it tends to mess with your tags.

            Normally, both are open on my desktop when I am working.

              For the users of Crimson Editor, are there any supplimentary files that need to be downloaded in addition to the editor itself? Or is PHP syntax already recognized?

                Originally posted by BroCaptRace
                For the users of Crimson Editor, are there any supplimentary files that need to be downloaded in addition to the editor itself? Or is PHP syntax already recognized?

                As far as I know, it does have PHP syntax "out of the box".

                  Originally posted by ShawnK
                  I use Dreamweaver MX because it allows you to have php blocks embedded in your code without messing up the design view. If you are looking for a nice FREE editor then Svoi.NET PHP Editor is great. It has a project manager, syntax highlighting, and what I like the most is it adds your custom function to the list of functions.

                  So if you define a function test in your page Svoi.NET PHP Editor will give you hints when you type "te". It's a bit hard to find because of the fact the site isn't in English and the newer version of the editor is a commercial on with a 30 day trial.

                  Hey, do NOT use Svoi.Net's one. This has happened to me and a few of my friends who used to use it everyday for hours on end. If we had multiple files it would sometimes write the file you are trying to save to EVERY file that is open! HOLY @@@@ RIGHT?!??! Yeah! Since their forums are all written in Russian I had no idea how to even sign up for them. SO be careful.

                  The one I use is PHP Expert Editor. It is a sweet editor that offers a lot of flexability. Check out the other threads, they are very helpful.

                  Chad

                    I prefer FrontPage 2003. I feel it's more comfortable than other ones.

                      Hey I just want to post up a link to a great new php editor named PHP Designer 2005. Its by far the best editor I have used and its freeware. Its still in Beta testing but you can use the PHP Designer forum to request new features and report bugs.

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