Javascript IDE

[rdc]

I found a book at the library on JavaScript and Ajax so I thought I would look around and see if there is a free JS editor out there. I came across this one:

http://www.aptana.com/

I know there are some JS coding here so I thought I would post the link. It seems to have a lot of features including an integrated debugger. I am d/l'ing it now and I'll report back on my impressions.

[Shockwave]

Benny could be interested in this too

[benny!]

You are right. Aptana is a great IDE. Already using it. Good idea
to post this link. Thanks mate !

And btw. The partner site http://www.aptana.tv/ features
some nice tutorial videos.

[rdc]

This does look to be a good product. I have only scratched the surface, but I like it so far. I'll take a look at those tutorials.

[benny!]

Yup, it's definately a nice IDE. Especially for coding in Javascript.
I even sometimes use it for small Php codes. It's nice that you can
upload your code directly on the server via ftp. And of course the
code completion for javascript is outstanding.

[mike_g]

I started learning javascript recently. So far I have been using an IDE called HTML-Kit but if this is better then ill start using it

[p01]

Aptana is cool but I'm so used to UltraEdit that any IDE ( especially those based on Eclipse ) feels slooooow. One great advantage of Aptana is that it uses its JSDoc-like syntax to feed the autocompletion and is aware of which property work in which browser ... but honestly the time I gain in UltraEdit overcome that.

Some people at work start to praise Komodo, it sounds great and is extendable but they also said it's slow.

[benny!]

Never heard about Komodo. Thanks for pointing out that link.

But nevertheless, I guess in every coder's life you are questioning yourself if there
are any better IDEs that pleases your wishes better than the one you are using. Guess
as long as you feel comfortable and achieve what you want - it doesnt matter whats the
name of your IDE. However, it's really worth sometimes to give some other IDEs a go and
to be open minded towards new IDE's.

Personally I like Eclipse. Especially there are a lot of plugin's for that IDE available. But in
the end it is just a matter of personal taste I think ...