An easier way to edit PHP pages?

Question

is there a way to edit PHP pages in a way much like front page where there is a graphical interphase. I am a beginner at it and practically have no experience but would like to handle changes to the page contents much like html is it even possible?

Answer 1

The best way is to try to adhere to the MVC (Model-View-Controller) object pattern. In other words, avoid mixing your PHP and HTML together.

Komodo is a great editor for PHP, but not for the type of visual work you'd like to do. It's forte is debugging lines of code "live", and it's syntax highlighting and code completion make Dreamweaver pale in comparison. But "visual", no I wouldn't call it that.

But back to MVC... Have a look at the Smarty template engine for ideas. Once the HTML is in it's own file, you can use FrontPage or Dreamweaver or any other popular editor to create and update the visuals.

You can SORT OF get a more click-and-drag visual PHP by using Dreamweaver's application "behaviors", though that will rapidly become limiting as you become more adept with the language.

Answer 2

If you are looking for Integrated Development Environment, then try to use Zend (http://www.zend.com)

Answer 3

You can try:

Komodo Edit:
http://www.activestate.com/products/komodo_edit/

PHPEdit:
http://waterproof.fr/products/PHPEdit/buy-personal.php