Dreamweaver or Aptana?

[MelissaMann]

which is best to use for developing JavaScript api?

I really like dw. I installed the stand alone v of Aptana, not sure where to put the .jar file.. what are your thoughts

Is there a Dojo dw extension available??  Thank you

[derekswingley1]

No one likes when I say this but... MacVim or Notepad++. It's all personal preference.

[JeffPace]

Yep, we use Netbeans.  Since there is no code assist available for the API, doesnt really matter what you use.

[AndyGup]

I agree. I'd say try them out and see what works best for you. Aptana and Notepad++ are free. You can download a trial of Dreamweaver from Adobe. If you are a .NET shop you can also use Visual Studio.

-Andy
Esri Developer Network

[StephenLead]

For a free HTML, CSS and JS editor on Windows, I can recommend http://www.yaldex.com/Free_JavaScript_Editor.htm

[MatejSkerjanc]

one more for notepad++
p.s. i also use the komodo, it has a nice feature that auto check script for semantic and logical errors

[nicogis]

WebStorm is a good ide for js http://www.jetbrains.com/webstorm/

[AlessioDi_Lorenzo1]

I usually code js in aptana (within eclipse) and if you want an IDE, I think it is a good choice.
For fast coding, notepad++ is my favourite in windows, gedit or vim in GNU/Linux and OSX

@Domenico:
WebStorm seems good, but its features looks very similar to the aptana ones... the difference is that you have to pay for it, so...

[nicogis]

it's true you pay but it's included the support and it seems faster aptana. However I agree with swingley on notepad++