If it were so easy to create a website on your own, then programmers would not develop so many special programs for this. Therefore, in order to facilitate an already difficult task, it is worth using modern popular programs for creating sites.
Notepad ++ and CodeLobster PHP Edition
Perhaps the simplest and most standard program that any web programmer should have is Notepad ++. Its main task is to help concentrate on writing code in different languages, including HTML, CSS, PHP.
This concentration is due to the ability of the program to highlight the language syntax, which greatly facilitates the work, especially when compared with the capabilities of an ordinary "Notepad". It also has a number of useful functions: changing the encoding in automatic mode, command search with various parameters, user-friendly interface and much more.
Just as Notepad ++ is suitable for working with HTML and CSS, CodeLobster PHP Edition is suitable for developing PHP code. This editor will make it easier for those who are going to create a dynamic website. The program makes it easier to work with functions, has a code debugging option and much more.
Denwer
Before starting work on creating a site, you should install a local server and a client for working with databases on your computer. All the software you need is included in the Denwer Gentleman's Kit.
So, Denver includes such necessary extensions as PHP5, MySql server, phpMyAdmin, Apache server. The main advantage of this package is that all modules are installed automatically without your deep intervention. True, the program also has its drawbacks, for example, a problem with the encoding.
Adobe dreamweaver
Dreamweaver is a multifunctional website builder. In it, you can easily develop a design, view the result at a time, and write scripts for dynamic pages.
There are two significant "drawbacks" of this program: firstly, the Adobe product is paid and is not subject to free distribution, and, secondly, in order to fully use Dreamweaver, you need to undergo special training, because the functionality of the program is rather complicated.
Adobe photoshop
When creating a website, you will definitely need a professional Photoshop image editor. This program is especially important when developing site design. Recently, designers have started to resort to the grid method, which is just easy to apply in Photoshop. Moreover, if your site is well thought out and claims to become popular, then it will definitely have graphic elements, for the optimization and creation of which a product from Adobe will come in handy.
FTP client
This program is required to work with Internet servers. With it, you can upload files to a remote server and vice versa. The two most popular freeware programs are Total Commander and FileZilla.
Both utilities have good functionality and work similarly to Windows Explorer. But FileZilla has a slight advantage: the ability to transfer files to programs from the desktop directly.
