7. Be more efficient
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Syntax highlighting
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Syntax errors and warnings
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Code completion (phpDoc)
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Coding styles (coding standards)
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Refactoring
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Project navigation
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Debugging!!!
8. Work with others
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VCS integration
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HTML / JS / CSS
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Integrated shell
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Integrated browser
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TODO lists
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Debugging!!!
9. Local debug
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Works in internal browser
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Requires local web server (Apache)
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Requires PHP extension
10. Remote debug
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Works in any browser
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Concurrent debugging
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Does not require local web server
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May require firewall setup
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http://derickrethans.nl/debugging-with-xdebug-and-fire