Five Good PHP Tools for Web Development

Here are five very good PHP tools for web development, including development framework, debugger, PHP code generator, etc.

  

1.   Fire PHP

Fire PHP, which is a Firefox extension, can help web developer debug the backend PHP program. It requires web developer to add some tracking code when edits program that is similar to some IDE (integrated development environment). The web developer can see the data he wants to debug in the Console of Firebug, without affecting the normal execution of the PHP program. It is useful for Ajax development.

2.   PHPScriptGen

PHPScriptGen is a powerful free online development tool that can automatically generate fully functional and customizable codes for PHP/MySQL applications. Completed CRUD (Create, Retrieve Update and Delete) scripts can be created within minutes. It is simple and easy for both beginners and veteran programmers to use.

3.   Zoop PHP Framework

The Zoop PHP Framework is framework written in and for PHP. It is stable, scalable and portable. It is designed to be fast, efficient and clean. With Zoop PHP Framework, an inexperienced coder can make secure web applications quickly. It encourages separation of display, logic and data layers(MVC). The Zoop PHP framework features GuiControls (a PHP implementation of .net's webcontrols), AJAX support and integration, automatic form validation and creation (including db integration), a Smarty template system, PDF creation, session handling, and SMTP template-based email sending, and integrated caching.

4.   BlueShoes

BlueShoes is a comprehensive application framework and content management system. BlueShoes offers support for MySQL database and support for Oracle and MSSQL. BlueShoes provides developers with real-world solutions for common system components such as User Management, Session Handling, Closed User Groups, Exception Handling and Logging, Object Persisting as well as Form Building and Handling. BlueShoes' extensive feature set can also simplify or eliminate many common, and often tedious, programming tasks.

5.   PHPOpenbiz

PHPOpenbiz is a PHP application framework that creates data centric business applications derived from XML metadata. The web developer can use metadata to describe the business logic, rather than with code. It is simple and powerful. With the using of it, the web developer can get a rapid development. The maintenance cost is low.