Software

I came across WeBuilder about a year ago I started looking into various code editors. I was using Dreamweaver at the time. While Dreamweaver is a good product, I always felt that there was probably a product out there that was better and more time efficient. I was mainly looking for a PHP Editor and was willing to use Dreamweaver for HTML and CSS, but a combined editor would have been ideal.

Hardcore geeks have loved to hate Microsoft for a long time, but it seems that a dislike of the "evil empire" of the computer world is growing. Yet many of use resign ourselves to the fact that if we have a PC, we need to use Microsoft products. At first glance, it appears that the only alternative is a buy an Apple Mac. However, it is possible to minimise the use of Microsoft software on a PC, and save yourself a small fortune in the process.

I have been on the hunt for a better PHP editor or IDE (Integrated Development Environment). phpDesigner made my short list and has received positive reviews elsewhere. I have tested it out, and here is what I think of it:

phpDesigner is one of the most popular PHP IDE's on the market. At 39 Euros it is an absolute steal compared with the more expensive IDE's, like Zend Studio ($299). It is packed with features that should speed up your development time.