Budget HTML Editor

amardilo · amardilo #1 (**permalink**)

02-01-2008, 05:53 AM

Hi there.

I have had a mac for a few months now and I want to start migrating a bit of my web development work I do over from Windows to my Mac.

I currently only work in Visual Studio. I can't leave the world of .NET but I want to be able to do some HTML, XML, XHTML and JavaScript (all the front end stuff) work on my Mac.

I have chosen CSSEdit as a CSS editor as it looks light weight and well designed. Is there a HTML/XHTML/JavaScript editor with similar features at a similar price?

I really want something that will have a function that allows me to quickly preview my code, changes the colour of my code depending on what it is (i.e changes my comments to a green colour or something), validates my code (well it doesn't need to validate it but sending it to W3C to get checked out would be cool) and has a design view mode.

What I really don't want is a bloated application that also rewrites my code by adding in its own meta tags.

I have tried to use Smultron and while it is good I like features like quick preview and I tend to work on several pages at a time (and there is no design view). I have also tried NVu but didn't get on with it as it kept crashing and didn't look very nice.

I also want an editor that has a mac look and feel to it sort of like CSSEdit.

Anyone know of any good software for those on a budget?

Tropp · Tropp #2 (**permalink**)

02-02-2008, 06:32 AM

Perhaps Amaya ?

Its Free and thats gotta be a good price

saxnbass · saxnbass #3 (**permalink**)

02-02-2008, 06:45 AM

There is Taco!!!! I like Tacos.... yummy

No, really: http://tacosw.com/

And KompoZer

or maybe Arachnophilia?

xstep · xstep #4 (**permalink**)

02-02-2008, 02:48 PM

Coda? Maybe Studio from Aptana, but it Mac feel may be questionable.

MacHeadCase · MacHeadCase #5 (**permalink**)

02-02-2008, 02:59 PM

HyperEdit might interest you.

cradom · cradom #6 (**permalink**)

02-02-2008, 11:31 PM

For CSS, StyleMaster.
For html there are lots of cheap and/or free ones out there. I use Nvu and have never had problems with it. (BTW: KompoZer is the latest incarnation of Nvu)
Check macupdate.com for more.

amardilo · amardilo #7 (**permalink**)

02-04-2008, 03:56 AM

Thanks for the help.

I'll check those apps out.

optikinescant · optikinescant #8 (**permalink**)

02-08-2008, 02:39 PM

I'll second Coda, especially if you're already using CSS Edit. They're created by the same people and if you like CSS Edit, you'll easily love Coda.

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cradom #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 14, 2004 Location: South-East Texas Posts: 1,804 Mac Specs: 21in Dual core 3 ghz iMac, 13in Macbook - Mountain Lion on both	02-02-2008, 11:31 PM For CSS, StyleMaster. For html there are lots of cheap and/or free ones out there. I use Nvu and have never had problems with it. (BTW: KompoZer is the latest incarnation of Nvu) Check macupdate.com for more. Craig in Texas ---You did WHAT!? Close the Terminal and step away slowly.
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optikinescant #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 27, 2007 Location: Sandusky, OH Posts: 9	02-08-2008, 02:39 PM I'll second Coda, especially if you're already using CSS Edit. They're created by the same people and if you like CSS Edit, you'll easily love Coda. ++optikinescant // macboook c2d 2.0ghz
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amardilo #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 20, 2007 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Posts: 152 Mac Specs: MacBook 2.0GHz, 2GB RAM, 120GB HDD	02-01-2008, 05:53 AM Hi there. I have had a mac for a few months now and I want to start migrating a bit of my web development work I do over from Windows to my Mac. I currently only work in Visual Studio. I can't leave the world of .NET but I want to be able to do some HTML, XML, XHTML and JavaScript (all the front end stuff) work on my Mac. I have chosen CSSEdit as a CSS editor as it looks light weight and well designed. Is there a HTML/XHTML/JavaScript editor with similar features at a similar price? I really want something that will have a function that allows me to quickly preview my code, changes the colour of my code depending on what it is (i.e changes my comments to a green colour or something), validates my code (well it doesn't need to validate it but sending it to W3C to get checked out would be cool) and has a design view mode. What I really don't want is a bloated application that also rewrites my code by adding in its own meta tags. I have tried to use Smultron and while it is good I like features like quick preview and I tend to work on several pages at a time (and there is no design view). I have also tried NVu but didn't get on with it as it kept crashing and didn't look very nice. I also want an editor that has a mac look and feel to it sort of like CSSEdit. Anyone know of any good software for those on a budget?
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xstep #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 25, 2005 Location: On the road Posts: 3,231 Mac Specs: 2011 MBP, i7, 16GB RAM, MBP 2.16Ghz Core Duo, 2GB ram, Dual 867Mhz MDD, 1.75GB ram, ATI 9800 Pro vid	02-02-2008, 02:48 PM Coda? Maybe Studio from Aptana, but it Mac feel may be questionable.
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Guest Posts: n/a	02-02-2008, 02:59 PM HyperEdit might interest you.
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amardilo #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 20, 2007 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Posts: 152 Mac Specs: MacBook 2.0GHz, 2GB RAM, 120GB HDD	02-04-2008, 03:56 AM Thanks for the help. I'll check those apps out.
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