CodeLobster IDE Reviews

CodeLobster IDE

4.0 out of 5 stars
Geany Reviews

Geany

5.0 out of 5 stars

Average Ratings 1 Rating

Total 4 out of 5 stars
ease 4 out of 5 stars
features 5 out of 5 stars
design 4 out of 5 stars
support 5 out of 5 stars

Average Ratings 1 Rating

Total 5 out of 5 stars
ease 4 out of 5 stars
features 4 out of 5 stars
design 4 out of 5 stars
support 3 out of 5 stars

Description

When embarking on PHP development, one of the initial challenges is selecting an appropriate Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Many commercial IDEs come with steep price tags ranging from $100 to $500. In contrast, we present a versatile, portable IDE that is completely FREE and packed with essential features, including syntax highlighting for PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; enhanced autocomplete for those languages; a robust debugger specifically for PHP; contextual and dynamic assistance; a code validation tool; a SQL management system; and much more. CodeLobster IDE efficiently facilitates the PHP development workflow, allowing you to focus on coding without needing to memorize function names, arguments, tags, or attributes, thanks to our comprehensive autocomplete capabilities across PHP, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. Additionally, users can easily access helpful information by pressing F1 or utilizing the dedicated Help feature. Our built-in, complimentary PHP Debugger further ensures that you can validate your code seamlessly and locally. Furthermore, CodeLobster IDE's user-friendly interface and extensive support make it an ideal choice for both beginners and seasoned developers alike.

Description

Geany stands out as a robust, efficient, and lightweight text editor designed specifically for programmers, offering a wealth of features that enhance productivity without slowing down the user experience. It is compatible with Linux, Windows, and MacOS, supports over 40 languages, and accommodates more than 50 programming languages natively. One of the main motivations behind creating Geany was the demand for a versatile, user-friendly, and cross-platform IDE/editor that combines flexibility with power. While various editors fulfill some of these criteria, many fail to adequately address others. Geany is distributed under the GPL v2 license, ensuring that users have the freedom to modify and improve the software, while also allowing the entire community to benefit from those enhancements. Its highly customizable components, such as color themes (known as Geany Themes) and the ability to add new file types, cater to diverse user preferences. Additionally, Geany is equipped with numerous settings that allow for extensive personalization, ensuring it meets the unique needs of its users, including support for popular programming languages like C, Java, PHP, HTML, and JavaScript. Ultimately, Geany appeals to developers looking for a reliable tool that combines simplicity with comprehensive functionality.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

HTML Yes 
JavaScript Yes 
PHP Yes 
Apache Groovy No 
Bootstrap Yes 
C# No 
Drupal Yes 
Erlang No 
Go No 
Java No 
Kotlin No 
Lua No 
Magento Yes 
Meteor Yes 
PowerShell No 
Racket No 
Ruby No 
Swift No 
Vala No 
jQuery Yes 

Integrations

HTML Yes 
JavaScript Yes 
PHP Yes 
Apache Groovy Yes 
Bootstrap No 
C# Yes 
Drupal No 
Erlang Yes 
Go Yes 
Java Yes 
Kotlin Yes 
Lua Yes 
Magento No 
Meteor No 
PowerShell Yes 
Racket Yes 
Ruby Yes 
Swift Yes 
Vala Yes 
jQuery No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

CodeLobster Software

Founded

2007

Website

www.codelobster.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Geany

Founded

2021

Website

www.geany.org

Product Features

Code Editors

API No 
Auto-Complete No 
Code Folding No 
Column Editing No 
Customizable Themes No 
Debugging No 
Formatting / Table Editing No 
Keyboard Shortcuts No 
Multi-Monitor Editing No 
Syntax Highlighting No 
WYSIWYG No 

IDE

Code Completion No 
Compiler No 
Cross Platform Support No 
Debugger No 
Drag and Drop UI No 
Integrations and Plugins No 
Multi Language Support No 
Project Management No 
Text Editor / Code Editor No 

Text Editors

API No 
Auto-Complete No 
Code Folding No 
Column Editing No 
Customizable Themes No 
Debugging No 
Formatting / Table Editing No 
Keyboard Shortcuts No 
Multi-Monitor Editing No 
Syntax Highlighting No 
WYSIWYG No 

Product Features

Code Editors

API No 
Auto-Complete No 
Code Folding No 
Column Editing No 
Customizable Themes No 
Debugging No 
Formatting / Table Editing No 
Keyboard Shortcuts No 
Multi-Monitor Editing No 
Syntax Highlighting No 
WYSIWYG No 

IDE

Code Completion No 
Compiler No 
Cross Platform Support No 
Debugger No 
Drag and Drop UI No 
Integrations and Plugins No 
Multi Language Support No 
Project Management No 
Text Editor / Code Editor No 

Text Editors

API No 
Auto-Complete No 
Code Folding No 
Column Editing No 
Customizable Themes No 
Debugging No 
Formatting / Table Editing No 
Keyboard Shortcuts No 
Multi-Monitor Editing No 
Syntax Highlighting No 
WYSIWYG No 

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