PHP Development Code Editors and IDEs of 2018!

1. Top Rated PHP CODE EDITORS & IDEs of 2018.

2. A computer program does what you tell it to do, not what you want it to do. ~ unknown

3. 2020. So, if you are associated in the same industry, it’s 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

4. 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?

5. As there are thousands of lines in a code with different styles, and a single miss of “;” semi-column can create bug, which isn’t 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.

6. Difference between Code Editors and IDEs… It might not be your look up, but I have to make a clearer view to newbies because now these days the separation line faded away as few of them works same or have functionalities of both. Being a developer its quite complicated to choose one from them, as the coding structure and common features that can make you confuse. While the PHP coding is a common skill, still it has a great scope in market as there are lots of vacancies available and market welcomes new-ones due to their unique thought process and zeal. For them,

7. 01 • 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. 02 Difference between Code Editors and IDEs… 03

8. Although, choosing a compatible Code Editor or Integrated Development Environment (IDE) depends on your preference, PHP Framework, workflow, and requirement. Here’s what we have concluded as per developers’ preference, reliability and performance.

9. IDs for PHP Development

10. 01 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. Here’re few IDEs, that embarks their presence so far… 02 NetBeans 03 Visual Studio 04 Let’s explore there features and functionalities in detail: Eclipse

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12. 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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15. 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

16. 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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19. 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

20. 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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23. 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

24. 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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26. 01 PHPStorm Here, in this list we have only explored top 4 IDE for PHP Development. 02 NetBeans 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. 03 Visual Studio 04 Eclipse

27. PHP, leading programming language that keeps your work flawless and make your business grow! ~ anonymous

28. Code Editors for PHP Development

29. 01 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 02 Sublime Text 03 Code editor isn’t 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. Here’re few Code Editors, that resembles as market leaders so far… Notepad++ 04 Visual Studio Code 05 Komodo Edit 06 Let’s explore more beneath: Brackets 07 UltraEdit

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31. 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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35. 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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39. It’s 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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43. 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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47. 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 coder’s support and ultra-fast performance. Check out more details on Wiki Or download it from Komodo Edit Komodo Edit

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