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Babaganoosh · 03-28-2005, 07:25 PM

I have been a Perl programmer for over 10 years now and have been doing C++ for about 3. I have done a little PHP but really felt it was only suitable for dynamic content due to its lack of OO functionality (and several other annoyances). Now that PHP 5 is out, it's clear to me that it has finally matured and is worth developing web applications in.

I always use an IDE to code in. I downloaded Zend Studio and have been considering investing in the Zend small business program but their sales people are irritating beyond belief. Their encoder kicks ass and I planned to use it until I dealt with their sales person(s). I have looked at Ion Cube and was impressed as well. Do many people use Ion Cube?

Does anyone have any recommendations on an IDE and encoder? I'd rather not give Zend my money but I will if there aren't any other good options.

03-28-2005, 07:25 PM
Babaganoosh ♥♥♥ Likes Hugs ♥♥♥ Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: /home Posts: 15,841	PHP - Any Viable Alternatives to Zend? I have been a Perl programmer for over 10 years now and have been doing C++ for about 3. I have done a little PHP but really felt it was only suitable for dynamic content due to its lack of OO functionality (and several other annoyances). Now that PHP 5 is out, it's clear to me that it has finally matured and is worth developing web applications in. I always use an IDE to code in. I downloaded Zend Studio and have been considering investing in the Zend small business program but their sales people are irritating beyond belief. Their encoder kicks ass and I planned to use it until I dealt with their sales person(s). I have looked at Ion Cube and was impressed as well. Do many people use Ion Cube? Does anyone have any recommendations on an IDE and encoder? I'd rather not give Zend my money but I will if there aren't any other good options. __________________ I like pie.