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What applications do full code hinting for PHP? I have been using Dreamweaver and have come to the conclusion that PHP isn't really supported with Dreamweaver. I am on a Mac.

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What's code hinting? Just curious. This question might be a better fit on StackOverflow.com – Jimmy Hoffa Nov 22 '12 at 4:00
@JimmyHoffa looks like the DW name for code (function name, method name, class name) autocompletion and/or suggestions – ZJR Nov 22 '12 at 5:37
@jimmyHoffa I asked this question on stackoverflow and they told me to ask it here... Code hinting is a universal term for programming.. that is similar to google search suggestions while you type! – Arian Nov 23 '12 at 5:19

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Why not use Netbeans?

I have been using it for 2 years now and it's great. It has built in support for Zend framework, Symphony 1, Symphony 2, Doctrine 2, PHPUnit and many more.

Some of its features include:

  • PHP Source Code Editor offering code templates and code generation, refactoring, parameter tooltips, hints and quick fixes, and smart code completion.
  • PHP 5.4 Support
  • Continuous Integration Support
  • PHP Debugging
  • Remote and Local Project Development
  • Code Coverage
  • Namespace and Variable Types
  • MySQL Integration
  • Documenting PHP Code with ApiGen
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+1 The first thing I though was "ah like netbeans," wasn't sure, though, it was still up to par and supported PHP, good to know. – ZJR Nov 22 '12 at 15:18
I just got Netbeans and it is amazing! THANKS! – Arian Nov 23 '12 at 5:20
@Arian u r welcome. Glad I was of help. – Songo Nov 23 '12 at 16:17
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Have you tried JetBrains' PhpStorm http://www.jetbrains.com/phpstorm? It claims to have code hinting. I use their WebStorm and I like it. For the most part, it does a great job.

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Another vote for PHPStorm. It's better than anything else I've tried, and that includes Zend Studio and Eclipse / PDT. For a free IDE I'd consider Aptana, but if you have any money to spend PHPStorm is well worth it. – Joeri Sebrechts Nov 22 '12 at 8:23
@JoeriSebrechts what about Netbeans? – Arian Nov 23 '12 at 5:21
@Arian: I haven't used it for web development, so I cannot comment on it. – Joeri Sebrechts Nov 26 '12 at 9:06
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You might want to give a try to Zend PDT aka Eclipse for PHP

http://www.zend.com/en/community/pdt/downloads

(not really my thing, so I cannot vouch for that, but it might hit the spot with you)

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I use Eclipse / PDT on a Mac on a 100Mb PHP web app, and it works great for me. – Ben XO Nov 27 '12 at 11:31

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