How to start

[urdead]

I want to start making a PHP Nuke Platinum website. I have done php scripting in th epast but would now prefer a GUI program that I can develop a platinum page from. How do I get started? TIA!

[robert_w_ark]

Notepad is a great way to start. Well, thats how I code. Good old notepad 🙂

[justsomeone]

There are a number of IDE's out there which are designed for or can be configured for PHP. Which one is best for you will depend on your development operating system, your target operating system, your PHP version, and your personal taste.

search for "free PHP IDE" and see what takes your fancy.

I generally code by hand in vim, using libraries to minimise wheel redevelopment. But that's not for everyone. If I'm badly hungover or otherwise perfroming suboptimally, I might just use a graphical editor like kate.

notepad? shudder

[halojoy]

Have look for reviews and info at:
PHP-Editors Com

I use only NEdit (notepad for linux)
and 'EditPad Lite' for windows or linux
They are good text editors, with line numbering and and other options