
NetBeans IDE
A powerful text editor for web scripting
Pros & Cons:
Our Review:
My top choice for experienced users goes to NetBeans. It started life as a Java Editor but with recent releases has developed into a powerful text editor for web scripting. It is Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 compatible.
At first glance, NetBeans is a little intimidating. Most of the menu items can be ignored by ordinary mortals. Using it as an HTML/PHP editor is akin to using a steam hammer to crack a peanut. Nevertheless the code completion, code colouring and the professional look and feel make it an excellent choice.
NetBeans supports: HTML and XHTML, CSS, PHP (Version 6.5 and later), Java SE, JavaFX, Web & Java EE, Java ME, Ruby, C/C++ and more.
Download the 31MB PHP version unless you need modules for non-web programming. The Java SE Development Kit, JDK 6.0 Update 26 or later, is required.
NetBeans IDE was reviewed by Gizmos Freeware on