Which IDE you using for debug?

[torvista]

As in debugging the PHP code while it is running (and setting breakpoints, etc)? Installed Xdebug on my local "testing" and remote "development" servers. I connect remotely and access via Eclipse.

Me too.

[explorer1979]

Thx all of the share and suggestion.

Special to RodG, who answer many detail parts for who just only try Dreamweaver. I will try NetBean first.

Eclipse w/ PDT, how do it Xdebug work, any addition inform for install this like manual, and user usage manual etc? I am also have interest on this for a try.

Thank you of all again who answer my questions.

[RodG]

Special to RodG, who answer many detail parts for who just only try Dreamweaver.

I was formally 'trained' with Dreamweaver, and although I don't use it at all these days, and in spite of many 'horror stories' and ongoing advice against using it, I have to admit it is quite a good/robust system for beginners and dabblers, especially with the way it interacts with SQL. Alas, this is also its downfall. It tends to take too much away from the users control and does things in it's own 'unique' way (which in the longer term is actually detrimental).

I will try NetBean first.

As for Netbeans vs Eclipse. This is a bit like a battle of the giants. Both are exceptionally good and still tend to be the leaders of the pack after many years and a number of competitors. I don't think you'll find any serious developer that would say that one is better than the other, it really is a matter of personal preference, so ideally you'll need to complete a project or two with each to see which one you'll be most comfortable with.

Do keep in mind that both are just a tool though. At the end of the day neither will teach you how to code, or what good coding practices are. I still spend as much time (possibly more) editing (and debugging) code with a simple text editor as I do with an IDE.

Cheers
Rod