Aptana PHP installation in Aptana 2.x

December 1st, 2009  by admin

Posted in PHP Development

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As all aptana fans know, Aptana PHP plugin was discontinued in Aptana 2.x, in favor of PDT.
But PDT is a joke, not suitable for professional PHP development, major features are missing.
So if you want to continue using Aptana PHP, that’s what need to be done:

  1. Aptana -> Install New Software
  2. Add http://update.aptana.com/install/php
  3. Then select Aptana PHP and install it.

In case you don’t have yet a SVN plugin, go to

  1. Install Aptana Features
  2. Others -> Subclipse
  3. Follow the instructions

3 comments

  1. Barry says:

    Hello, cheers for the info. Any news on whether doing this is worth the hassle, as opposed to staying with Studio 1.5.x and the PHP plugin?

    I’m going to give it a shot now, but would be interested to know if you’ve identified any problems or benefits.

  2. Vasily says:

    Well, Aptana PHP is much better IMO. Easier to use and at least it has an easy way to use own code colorization :) I tried to switch to PDT several times and still cannot do as Aptana PHP is more convenient for me. Anyway, you should try yourself to understand the difference

    Cheers

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