# What do you think of Aptana? **URL:** \ **Category:** Rails\ **Created:** [August 26, 2007, 4:01am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-aptana/113013 "2007-08-26T04:01:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![valpaliy](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/8c91f0/32.png) [@valpaliy](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/valpaliy)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2007, 4:01am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-aptana/113013/1 "2007-08-26T04:01:59Z")
Hello everyone, I am new to this forum and Ruby, and already have a question - what do you think of Aptana IDE in regards to RoR development? Thanks, Val ---
**Author:** ![valpaliy](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/8c91f0/32.png) [@valpaliy](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/valpaliy)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2007, 4:46pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-aptana/113013/2 "2007-08-26T16:46:56Z")
So far I like it a lot. I’m going to assume you are asking because you are trying to find out which editor to use. So this has been my experience so far: Keeping in mind I use the radrails perspective, the most valuable features so far (and i suggest learning the shortcut keys): - (ctrl/apple+shift+R) or navigate -\> open resource = searches the project for files, so u can get to a model, or whatever real quick - (ctrl/apple+L) = goto line, for when those bugs come up =( - F3 = goto declaration, helps me navigate a new code base - ctrl+h = find search-string or reg ex in the workspace, absolutely amazing for debugging and learning a new code base - there are also a bunch of cool refactoring tools, but some are kinda slow. just experiment w/ the ‘refactor’ dropdown menu. - other cool things: console button loads dev environment, and there is a good debug feature you can setup Just so you know, I have seen some people do sick stuff w/ textmate and particularly emacs. The only draw back to emacs is the learning curve. So I think for starting off, Aptana will give more bang for the buck. Hope that helped, Keith ---
**Author:** ![valpaliy](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/8c91f0/32.png) [@valpaliy](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/valpaliy)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2007, 4:47pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-aptana/113013/3 "2007-08-26T16:47:19Z")
Val Paliy Jr. wrote: > Hello everyone, > I am new to this forum and Ruby, and already have a question - what do > you think of Aptana IDE in regards to RoR development? > Thanks, Val > amazing > ! [http://www.v2ex.com](http://www.v2ex.com) [http://www.v2ex.com/img/v2ex\_logo\_uranium.png](http://www.v2ex.com/img/v2ex_logo_uranium.png)! ---
**Author:** ![valpaliy](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/8c91f0/32.png) [@valpaliy](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/valpaliy)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2007, 5:13pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-aptana/113013/4 "2007-08-26T17:13:22Z")
dima wrote: > You should definitely give a try. > I use Aptana on my XP and on Ubuntu and for now it’s the best > development environment for me. > > Like with any kind of tool you have to have a personal experience and > emotions. > The tools are part of your personality so try to find the one that > suits you. > > On Aug 26, 4:47 pm, Zhenning G. [removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid](mailto:removed_email_address@domain.invalid) Thanks, I will give it a try! ---
**Author:** ![valpaliy](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/8c91f0/32.png) [@valpaliy](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/valpaliy)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2007, 4:56pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-aptana/113013/5 "2007-08-26T16:56:57Z")
You should definitely give a try. I use Aptana on my XP and on Ubuntu and for now it’s the best development environment for me. Like with any kind of tool you have to have a personal experience and emotions. The tools are part of your personality so try to find the one that suits you. On Aug 26, 4:47 pm, Zhenning G. [removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid](mailto:removed_email_address@domain.invalid)