Hey everyone,
I have been using Aptana since it’s 2.x beta version, recently I am looking to switch to something else.
Aptana has a good interface but tends to become slow and although I believe I am no longer in the novice developmer category, I don’t use most of the IDE advanced features such as debugging.
I run Ubuntu, most of my work is php and some front end, but PHP is 80% of my time.
The features I liked Aptana for:
Default font size
Integtated SFTP support
Remote files editing
PHP code suggestions (I believe it’s called completion)
What I would like:
Code suggestions for included classes in other files.
I would like something that is mostly configured out of the box and does not require extensive customizing, preferably open source.
The IDE I use when I need one is PHPStorm
And the text editor I use every day is Sublime Text 3
Both are paid applications. ST3 has an unlimited time free trial though, with a popup occasionally asking if you are done trying it. I bought it because it was worth the money to me, but some people never do
Love them both, can’t speak highly enough. Both are highly customizable but come pretty much ready to be used.
If you would like to take your knowledge to the next level start using smart debugging and PHPStorm. I don’t even understand how people get by without using tools like xdebug… It’s like using a horse and carriage instead of an automobile.
