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cations:
Hello PHP Experts.

I have started exploring Simple Machines and it is very awesome.  I can't believe something so powerful is open source.

I am very new to Web Development and Open Source but have been programming for a while.  I am looking for a powerful IDE with extensive debugging capabilities.

I have been using phpDesigner8 trial version as my first PHP IDE but it doesn't have live Debugging support and since I've been developing right on the host server I haven't been able to try it.

I read on the internet that live debugging does exist but it's slow.  What is your opinion of Live Debugging? Is it a viable option with SMF forums?   

Do you recommend I install XAMP and develop locally?  Is local debugging the norm or is Live Debugging the norm?

I have been watching extensive tutorials on YouTube and I am shocked at how these guys develop in notepad++ without any debugging tools.

Thanks

live627:
I do everything locally via Wamp Server. Although some developers do prefer a live server, so ultimately, it's up to you.

The Burglar!:
zendstudio is able to do live debugging local/remote by ssh,ftp,github,etc..etc.. only its an commercial package but you can try the trial at zend.com

N. N.:
Hello, cations, and welcome around!

Personally I use mostly Eclipse (Zend, http://www.zend.com/en/community/pdt), with its Zend debugging plugin.

The Craw:
I'd definitely go with a local server like XAMPP or WAMP. Developing locally is a lot faster when you don't have to mess with FTP to check code changes, and it generally keeps people from poking around your code.

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