Thread: Best Software

**Wrams** · 14 Apr 2009 @ 11.12

Well the heading says it all. What would be a text editor for me to use? I was thinking about using Notepad ++ or is there better for a complete novice?

Thanks for any replies.

**Michael** · 14 Apr 2009 @ 11.14

I use Notepad++ and it is my favourite. There is a lot of others out there like PSpad I think it is. You could try getting a few of them and seeing which you are most confortable with but for me I like Notepad++ it is very light and very powerful.

**saltedm8** · 14 Apr 2009 @ 11.28

Notepad++ ... its a great little programme

**Wrams** · 14 Apr 2009 @ 13.20

Ok notepad ++ it is then. I do listen to what advanced web developers recommend and try my best to do whats recommended. Thanks Guys for your help!!

**Jack Franklin** · 14 Apr 2009 @ 13.36

NO NO NO! Komodo Edit is much better, pretty much the same as Dreamweaver but completely free.

**Wrams** · 14 Apr 2009 @ 13.39

NO NO NO! Komodo Edit is much better, pretty much the same as Dreamweaver but completely free.

Originally Posted by Jack Franklin

I have Dreamweaver CS4 but am not that keen on it. To be honest i like the lightness of Notepad++ rather than the bulky WYSIWYG in Dreamweaver. I mean don't get me wrong its a good little proggy but i think i'll stick with NOTEPAD++ for now and see how i get along.

Thank you anyway for your input, i really appreciate it...

**Jack Franklin** · 14 Apr 2009 @ 13.53

When I said pretty much like Dreamweaver I meant with the code highlighting, code hinting etc. Not the bulky side of it. Komodo is what Dreamweaver should be!

**Wrams** · 14 Apr 2009 @ 13.58

When I said pretty much like Dreamweaver I meant with the code highlighting, code hinting etc. Not the bulky side of it. Komodo is what Dreamweaver should be!

Originally Posted by Jack Franklin

Ahhh, ok i'll download that now and give it a whirl. Why do they have the code in different colours? Whats the reason?

Also what is the best way to start learning coding? I mean i see all the tutorials but still am not sure where to start if you know what i mean?

I'm just looking for a heads up as to the best way to start learning.

How does the website code start? Whats the DOCTYPE and when would i apply it? Also how would i apply it? (What to type) !!

Thank you for any help!!