What is VS.Php?
VS.Php is a Php integrated development environment based on Visual Studio. With VS.Php you can design, develop, debug and deploy Php applications within the Visual Studio IDE. VS.Php key features are around providing rich Php and Smarty editing capabilities as well as its ability to debug Php scripts locally as well as remotely.
VS.Php offers a set of productivity features designed to improve productivity. The new 2.4 release offers many improvements around debugging and deployment of remote projects.
Php IDE Benefits
- Be more productive and obtain faster results
- Build dynamic web applications and web services using Php
- Collaborate better with your software team
- Ensure quality early and often throughout the development process
- Deploy your application securely
- Leverage your existing software tool investment
VS.Php Standalone edition
If you don't currently own Visual Studio you can still enjoy all the productivity features of VS.Php and Visual Studio have to offer. VS.Php SE, for short, includes the basic Visual Studio IDE in one easy to install package. More information about VS.Php standalone edition
Why VS.Php?
If you are a .Net developer you may wonder why VS.Php? Php is one of the most popular languages for developing web applications. In fact, the Php community has the largest pool of rich open source applications, frameworks and resources to make your development life easier. VS.Php lets those who enjoy using Visual Studio use their favorite IDE for Php development. VS.Php also provides many unique features by leveraging the Visual Studio IDE like Php/Javascript debugging.
Upgrades
VS.Php comes with a one year of free minor and major upgrades. Please note that moving from one edition to another is not considered an upgrade.
Comments from Microsoft
"Jcx.Software demonstrates continued commitment to bringing the power of Microsoft Visual Studio to the PHP community,” Brian Goldfarb, group product manager in the Web/Client UX Platform & Tools Team at Microsoft Corp.