Best HTML Editor?

[dissdnt]

Anyone have a preference on html editors?

I've used Dreamweaver and it's over kill.

I need something to similar functionality to Frontpage, etc.

 

[MacDawg]

You might want to try RapidWeaver then

Or if it is just a text editor you are looking for, TextWrangler

 

[angelwatt]

Be sure to peruse the Web Design & Development forum and its stickies. "Best" is too objective. Best thing to do is try them (freeware or trials) and see what features really help you. What about FrontPage made you like it, or at least want something similar?

 

[bobr1952]

I used Macromedia Homesite on Windows--and the switch to Coda on Mac proved to be a perfect match for me.

 

[Sounds Good]

I need something to similar functionality to Frontpage, etc.

For a 1 or 2 page simple website, it's hard to beat FrontPage. I still use it occasionally to this day.

 

[Angelo95210]

For editing HTML I use BBEdit

 

[dissdnt]

K cool thanks guys. Yah im still bootcamping into windows to use frontpage for quick image maps etc.

Hopefully one of these will work out.

 

[redwarrior]

I like Smultron for just html coding. Good for other coding besides just html too. It's free.

There are so many out there, pay and free, good on both sides. Have fun with that.

Personally, I would shoot myself if I had to use windows for coding, but that's just me.

 

[Smalss]

Coda is a great editor. Try it out, you won't be disappointed.

 

[john1620b]

I like Smultron for just html coding. Good for other coding besides just html too. It's free.

Smultron is no longer being developed, but the code has been taken over and is now Fraise. It's what I use for HTML editing.

 

[redwarrior]

Smultron is no longer being developed, but the code has been taken over and is now Fraise. It's what I use for HTML editing.

Cool. I'll check it out. Thank you! I am just now getting back into coding, so I'm looking forward to experimenting with some new stuff.

 

[MacDawg]

Coda is a great editor. Try it out, you won't be disappointed.

I have heard good things about Coda, but never used it

Smultron is no longer being developed, but the code has been taken over and is now Fraise. It's what I use for HTML editing.

Excellent, thanks for the tip
I have TextWrangler, but I like options

 

[redwarrior]

I have heard good things about Coda, but never used it



Excellent, thanks for the tip
I have TextWrangler, but I like options

Coda is $99! Dangit! Not good for a struggling college student.

TextWrangler is good, but doesn't color code, which can really come in handy at times.

 

[MacDawg]

Coda is $99! Dangit! Not good for a struggling college student.

TextWrangler is good, but doesn't color code, which can really come in handy at times.

Coda and RapidWeaver both cost a few $$
But not like DreamWeaver

 

[maflynn]

I use rapidweaver.
I found that iWeb while has some cool features was too limiting and not SEO friendly. DreamWeaver for my simple needs was over kill. Rapidweaver struck the perfect balance. Lots of power but ease of use.

 

[redwarrior]

I need to be able to get to the code easily and manipulate it. WYSIWYG editors can mess up the code, and then it has to be cleaned up before turning it in for a grade. When I did development, I really liked Frontpage and then Expression Web though.

DW is very powerful and intimidating. I would still like to learn it though.

 

[MarkSliced]

Definitely BBEdit for me. There might be better options, but I have used it for years for html/php. It's fast and doesn't hiccup when I have an insane number of files open.

 

[FourCandles]

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TextWrangler is good, but doesn't color code, which can really come in handy at times.

It does on mine?

 

[sracer]

It does on mine?

I just checked, TextWrangler does color syntax on mine too.

 

[ianray]

vim, for me

 

[rprebel]

Smultron is nice, but I've never been a fan of editors. Just use Textedit.