Computer Platform: Windows XP SP 2

This is a short review about my editor, which is Rapid PHP by Blumentals Software. First of all my background. I have been developing websites since 2001, my editor of choice was Allaire's Homesite which have been acquired by Macromedia then Adobe. All the past 7 years been using it and was accustomed to it's features. Also there's a free CSS editor come's with it which is TopStyle. My recent problem with Homesite is it has not been updated thru the years, there isnt much development after Nick Bradbury left Allaire. I also have tried Dreamweaver but I found it much more applicable for HTML/XHTML codes only, well I need a code explorer for php and javascript.

I have tried many editors to replace my beloved Homesite, there's a list at the PHUGPH forum about the recent editors most PHP programmer would use. On the list which I havent tried is the Zend Studio. I cannot compare much of it to Rapid PHP except for the bloated price of Zend Studio.

The first attracted me to Rapid PHP is the loading time, it is very slick and smooth. Well most of the time of maintaining my clients site are only small edits. I woud not wait beyond 60 seconds loading an editor just to replace a small typo. Comparibly load faster than Homesite.

The interface was very convenient not too complicated, I quick started coding rather than spending time guessing toolbar icons. The syntax highlighting was very easy to modify. Code explorer was very helpful in coding classes and editing/analyzing php scripts which are written by others. There is a php function hint, well most of the time I always look at the php online manual regarding php built-in functions, in this editor I can skip that process also the php manual can be integrated once the manual has been downloaded in CHM format. Also on the menu under PHP, server variables can be inserted into the code. It is very quick indeed.

Another thing Rapid PHP is also a HTML, Javascript and a CSS editor, if you are accustomed using table's in a web layout shifting to div's is not very complicated. The code can be previewed horizontally and vertically and the preview can be done in IE and Firefox. Doing AJAX sites is a breeze because there's a javascript autocomplete.

The nice features prompted me to purchase Rapid PHP, up until now I didnt regret that I have done so and very grateful that I have discovered this nice software. There's a special discount offer $49.85 if you would purchase it now. Hurry Karlis the owner might change his mind, once you purchase there is unconditional 30-day Money-Back Guarantee, Instant Delivery via download, Secure Order Form with SSL encryption and Free Updates. Free Updates is not just a sales pitch, you will understand why when you order.