Zend Studio for Eclipse is the only IDE (Integrated Development Environment) that combines proven capabilities to help professional developers create an IDE for a variety of applications, for example RIAs (Rich Internet Applications). Zend Studio consists of all the components needed to speed up development cycles and simplifies complex projects with the help of database optimization, debugging and editing tools.
In the case of RIAs, Zend Studio uses powerful tools to build RIAs faster and easier. This is done effectively with the help of Adobe Flex Builder, by using Action Message Format (AMF) and integrating it into the Zend framework. Support is also provided for developing modern Ajax applications.
Some of the key features of Zend Studio 6.1.1 would include:
. Support for debugging and testing that enables the user to diagnose and fix issues faster. In addition to this, local and remote debugging, PHP Unit support, profiling etc .is also supported. Integrated with a powerful PHP intelligence feature, it enables speedier root cause analysis of issues. This helps in faster web site recovery.
. Provision for team oriented development features that improve communication between the members of a project. Support is also provided for debugging that enables the debugging of multiple problems simultaneously. In addition to this, support is also provided for control systems like CVS and Subversion. Hence bug free and robust PHP applications can be delivered faster.
. Provision for code editing capabilities using a Code Editor that supports all web formats, integration with Zend framework, Web services support, and PHP Document support. These options provide simple and productive options for users to create projects.
. Project management and deployment functions that streamline the development process. Use of a project wizard and PHP configuration management features with SQL data base integration for organized, timely start of project development. Existing structures can be modified with powerful deployment capabilities.
Updated Component Versions:
• PHP 5 – from version 5.2.5 to 5.2.8
• PHP 4 – from version 4.4.6 to 4.4.9
• Debugger – from version 5.2.14 to 5.2.15
• Zend Framework – Version 1.7.2 added as an option, which includes the Dojo 1.2 library
• Zend Framework – Version 1.6 updated to version 1.6.2, which includes the Dojo 1.1library