Hello, what is the best editor for linux?

nico74 · 03-19-2011, 12:55 PM

Hello, im starting to study linux, and i would like to know if the vi editor is the best choice for php programing on linux, or there are other options.

Slackyman · 03-19-2011, 01:06 PM

It depends.
Vi has a very steep learning curve for beginners, but in my opinion is the best choise since it is a powerful editor.
You can also try emacs or gui-based editors.

dugan · 03-19-2011, 01:19 PM

http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...e-year-855934/

No, vi is not a good choice for PHP programming. Vim (or gvim), on the other hand, is a great choice.

wje_lq · 03-19-2011, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nico74

i would like to know if the vi editor is the best choice for php programing on linux

Oh, my.

dugan · 03-19-2011, 01:37 PM

I would go for Eclipse with the Aptana Studio 3 plugin.

As an alternative, you can use Eclipse with the Aptana Studio 2 and PDT plugins. Here's a detailed link on setting that up:

http://aptanaandpdt.blogspot.com/

Note that "what is the best editor for Linux" and "what is the best editor for PHP programming in Linux" are very different questions.

theNbomr · 03-19-2011, 03:41 PM

The best one is whatever you find more satisfying/productive/easy/interesting/ubiquitous/beautiful/.... Everyone has their own preferences. Try a few, and make your own choice. vi is an editor that anyone using Linux extensively should know, but it might not be the best for PHP programming.

--- rod.