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phpDesigner

All-in-one PHP IDE and web editor with built-in HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript editors

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phpDesigner 8 is a Windows desktop integrated development environment (IDE) and editor for building websites and web applications. It combines editors for PHP, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript into a single tool, solving the problem of needing separate applications for different parts of web development. The software is designed to help developers create, edit, debug, and publish websites from one workspace.

Key features include code insight and completion for PHP, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, as well as support for object-oriented PHP and namespaces. It includes a built-in debugger and profiler using Xdebug, an FTP client for direct server editing, and Git integration for version control. The IDE supports popular PHP frameworks such as Zend, Yii, CodeIgniter, and Symfony, along with JavaScript libraries like jQuery, MooTools, and ExtJS. Additional tools include a CSS formatter, a JavaScript minifier, and a portable USB edition.

phpDesigner 8 is aimed at web developers of all skill levels who want a single, integrated environment for PHP and front-end development. It is available as a desktop application for Windows, with a portable edition also offered. The product is sold through a paid license, and a free trial is available for download.

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