What is the fastest and best PHP IDE on Windows?

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What is the fastest and best PHP IDE on Windows?

I've tried a few PHP IDEs, but am still searching for the fastest one.

All Java-based IDEs are too slow. I have 2 computers to work with: my home PC which is too fast, and my laptop which is good but can't handle heavy software. And I have to work on them both, so I'm looking for the best free IDE which is fast.

I'm not talking about text editors, because I already have Notepad++ and it's great, but looking for extra features to help me save time.

Any tips?

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notepad++

But it does not include a debugger.

Enrique 2010-03-19 06:14:28

as I said , I'm looking for php-IDE not editor, I want to use the fancy features like functions list,debugging, code completion, variables list ..etc

vegatron 2010-03-19 06:30:48

notepad++ has some degree of code completion and function/object lists.

Sinan 2010-03-19 10:06:58

Right now has PHP syntax highlighting, autocompletion and parameter hints natively. The rest comes thru plugins: DBGP is a debugger front-end to Xdebug, both SourceCookifier and TagsView provide class, function and varable listing. Notepad++ is very easy to extend and configure according to your needs. I make a living writing PHP on it and thus I've set it up to run PHP in lint mode (php -l), a compatibility checker for PHP 5.3, the RATS vulnerability scanner and php_CodeSniffer on the current file, plus opening the manual on the selected function, all straight from the context menu.

djn 2010-03-20 14:25:35

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Have you tried Netbeans? I use it on a dual core machine (with 2 GB RAM) and it is pretty fast. In your scenario it should really fly. If scanning is taking time for netbeans, then look at Scan on Demand.

Edit: Scan On Demand is a plugin within Netbeans.

pinaki 2010-03-19 06:28:00

I already have it installed , its slow like all java software

vegatron 2010-03-19 06:33:23

Which java version are you using? I have java 1.6 and my project sized around 1 GB is pretty fast.

pinaki 2010-03-19 06:49:01

Also, maybe you can have a look at Komodo. It is not free but among the best.

pinaki 2010-03-19 06:50:24

+1 A:

VIM :)

Or for windows PHP Desginer is pretty cool. Its not Free though.

Abhishek 2010-03-19 08:05:26

I normally recommend nusphere PHPEditor but I am really getting tired of it not having built in code formatter (which you can bypass by using poly something software (which is not free, so you are paying for two thing)) and no svn support (which you can bypass by using tortoise).

AntonioCS 2010-03-19 09:43:57

+1 A:

You haven't specified an OS of choice here, but I'm assuming it's Windows.

I know it doesn't help, because it's not free. But I love working with NuSphere PhpED. Really works well, is fast, and just seems to handle things nicely. For the most part. It's not without it's flaws though, but thats just because i'm fussy. :P

For free? I'd suggest Netbeans, although it isn't the fastest thing around. And if you're on Linux, then definately Netbeans. * shrug *

David 2010-03-19 11:35:23

I'd recommend PSPad... it's not quite an IDE and not a feature less text editor.

http://www.pspad.com/en/

p.s.: It's fast btw... starting it takes for instance about 1 sec on my system (similar to yours).

n00b 2010-03-19 11:40:37

I will settle for Eclipse PDT for now.. its a lot faster than netbeans, although its a bit complex . it took me long hours to get the debugger to work (my eyes are burning) .

I tryed codeLobster's PHP IDE its pretty good actually and fast but you have to pay for the extensions..

vegatron 2010-03-19 19:59:33

Eclipse PDT is pretty fast for me!

Kevin 2010-03-30 17:27:31

Microsoft Expression Web supports php, but there are other options such as Eclipse and Netbeans.

Daryl 2010-03-30 17:32:16

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