Perfect Code Editor Continued

**jondolar** · Dec 13, 2006 18:47

Originally Posted by vgarcia

Just because something is more popular doesn't mean it's better. But at the same time I don't see much benefit in using Notepad alone unless it's the only thing you have available.

I'd have to disagree. If more people are voting for it then it is probably better for them than other choices. "Better: is very subjective. If you are a "hard core" programmer and you like DreamWeaver over Notepad then, by definition, it is "better" for you.

Polls like this help people get an idea of what is popular and "better". I use DreamWeaver for php but am actually looking for something else if it is "better".

**Starbuck** · Dec 13, 2006 20:14

No OSX TextEdit ?

**busy** · Dec 14, 2006 12:37

Originally Posted by jondolar

I'd have to disagree. If more people are voting for it then it is probably better for them than other choices. "Better: is very subjective. If you are a "hard core" programmer and you like DreamWeaver over Notepad then, by definition, it is "better" for you.

Polls like this help people get an idea of what is popular and "better". I use DreamWeaver for php but am actually looking for something else if it is "better".

Popular == 'better' || 'well marketed';
Often it's a combination of the two.

I started this poll to see what was popular so I could find something better. (And out of curiosity as well) Popularity doesn't mean something will automatically be high quality, but it is a good place to look first. I've actually been curious about the latest version of Dreamweaver, but I haven't used it yet.

I'm curious how many of the Dreamweaver users use it just because they got familiar with it at school/work...

**CaryD** · Dec 14, 2006 20:40

Originally Posted by busy

...I've actually been curious about the latest version of Dreamweaver, but I haven't used it yet.

I'm curious how many of the Dreamweaver users use it just because they got familiar with it at school/work...

I've been using TopStyle Pro and Notetab Pro, but started looking around at other editors for utf-8 support. I'd seen code produced by earlier versions of Dreamweaver and assumed like most apparently do that such code is unavoidable. Perhaps in earlier versions it was, but I loved version 8 when I tried it out. No problems with bad code apart from human error.

Strangely, it runs much faster and usably on my dated 600mh machine than things like AceHTML and Vim.

Only after my recent purchase did I find out there was a new version due out around May of next year when CS3 is released. I'll find out then how much the upgrade fee hurts for not waiting.

**CaryD** · Dec 15, 2006 17:54

Originally Posted by busy

I started this poll to see what was popular so I could find something better. (And out of curiosity as well)

It's not on the list, but you might like to try WeBuilder 2006 if you haven't already.

**superuser2** · Dec 17, 2006 19:29

TextWrangler by Bare Bones Software. It's not on the list, but it's what I use.

**gfxcan** · Dec 21, 2006 04:23

WeBuilder 2006 for all the light-weight code editing jobs

It's marvelous.

**bigspaces** · Mar 5, 2007 16:52

Come on, only 3 of you for Emacs! Explains a lot..

**logic_earth** · Mar 22, 2007 15:32

EditPlus = Fast and simple but still has enough features to satisfy anyone. ^^

whoa that sounds like an ad...ignore me >.>

**drjones013** · Mar 30, 2007 22:46

I use PSPad -- honestly it has a few too many options on it but I really enjoy tag highlighting and spell check on the same program. I'd use MetaPad if it had those two options; I like simple interfaces more than flashy.

**szigeti** · Apr 17, 2007 04:31

In my opinion Quanta is very close to be The Perfect Editor, although it only runs on Linux. So on Windows I have to use DreamWeaver or Eclipse (Aptana), maybe Zend Editor.

What I like the most in Quanta is its full featured word completion. It recognizes not just my function and variable names, but other words too, and it is still blazingly fast.

**wal.Z** · Apr 20, 2007 13:39

I voted for PSPad, because its all I use these days, but I'm ashamed to say that I'm not 100% loyal and I'd shift if I can find anything that is "better" for me.

**croatiankid** · Apr 22, 2007 13:18

Dreamweaver, of course. Although I'm getting tired of the GUI lol

**Raffles** · Apr 27, 2007 17:02

Crimson Editor all the way.

**Kneel** · May 23, 2007 19:37

Well if anyone is looking for a free editor with spell check and word wrap then may I suggest PSPad. I just found this one thanks to the above poster. It has spell check which is a big plus. If anyone can name a free alternative with spell checking I'm all eyes.

**mmarif4u** · May 23, 2007 19:52

I will go for RapidPHP and crimson editor both are nice and easy to use.
But i did not see RapidPHP in list.

**Phil from Loreau** · Jun 2, 2007 10:52

Anybody using HTML Kit? I'm always trying out something else-- I got that complex where I always think I'm missing something-- but I always return to HTML Kit.

**mcdirector** · Jun 3, 2007 09:27

I use Crimson Editor.

**iulian** · Jun 8, 2007 04:52

UltraEdit-32

**Bellthorpe** · Jun 10, 2007 18:26

Originally Posted by john2k

I'm surprised that the HotDog web editor isn't included in the list, especially considering that several of SitePoint's employees previously worked for Sausage Software. Sausage hasn't released an update to HotDog professional in a long time... anyone know what happened to them? Did they close up shop or something?

The Sausage Software that owns the HotDog product today has no relationship at all to the Australian company that pioneered HotDog. The product is essentially defunct, it hasn't been enhanced for years.

It was a world leader at the time, but that was then and this is now.

**mcdirector** · Jun 11, 2007 11:45

Has anyone used coffee cup's free html editor http://www.coffeecup.com/free-editor/

I was thinking about using it with my students because it has a split screen.