CNET Editors' review
Coda from Panic Software offers a sleek, trimmed-down alternative to expensive Web design suites. This one-window Web design app combines all the tools you need to build a site, with an emphasis on creating a fast, easy, integrated workflow.
Coda's collaboration tools let you seamlessly work together with others, and a built-in FTP sidebar--using the power of Panic's powered-up Transmit 4--helps you get your site updated quickly. Hand-coding experts will like the full-featured CSS and text editors (although no code folding here), and editing multiple files side by side in split panes is a breeze. Coda also has tons of time-saving features, including Clips (for frequently used code snippets), an Open Quickly window (for fast access to specific files), and integrated subversion. We particularly like the powerful Find and Replace tools, which let you drag-and-drop global changes to your code.
Coda is neither perfect nor cheap (and we're getting antsy for Coda 2.0), but if you're searching for a reasonably priced Web design tool on the Mac, Coda is a solid choice.
Publisher's Description
From Panic:
Coda is a one-window Web development. Coda takes all of the tools you need to build the future of the Web, including an integrated file browser, fully-featured text editor, CSS editor, preview, built-in terminal, and complete set of reference, and wraps it all in a single elegant interface.
Version 1.5.1 includes several changes such as Dutch localization now has cncel/save buttons on the site edit sheet, CFML mode syntax coloring has been improved, possible crash when changing svn tool location in preferences has been fixed, and other improvements.
What's new in this version:
- Improves reliability of "Reload" in Preview
- Restores compatibility with Growl
- Fixes an issue with automatic update notifications not working
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"Great web development app"
Version: Coda 1.7.4
Pros
This web development app seems to have most of the essential tools for web development. It has a great interface that is easy to use.
Cons
If only this app would work with JQuery. I do a good amount of JQuery at work, but Coda's preview does not support it.
Summary
Coda is great for those who are just started web design/programming. Its interface is nice and simple. I use Dreamweaver quite a lot, and this app works well with it, along with html/css. You can change the code font for easier readability and preview updates quickly. Publishing is super easy. Overall, Coda is probably one of the best web development tools out there for the mac.
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"Not worried about version number..."
Version: Coda 1.6.12
Pros
As long as they keep making an awesome IDE. I love how well put together this application is. It's development, the way you expect it to be on a Mac.
Cons
I'm sure I could come up with a list of things I would change, but in general there aren't any major cons.
Summary
If you're doing any kind of web development Coda is definitely worth a look.
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"Coda REALLY needs to get 2.0 out the door."
Version: Coda 1.6.12
Pros
Great interface and awesome FTP layer for editing remote files. Great syntax highlighting. Great CSS editor built in (I still edit CSS by hand).
Cons
The CODA wheel is getting squeaky waiting on 2.0 (almost 2 years now). Needs to move the file tabs to the side so that you can have more visible open windows. Did I say that CODA was getting long in the tooth and could appear to be a dead product?
Summary
I would start looking at other editors. I think Panic is focusing too much on other projects and CODA has probably moved into the "good enough" category for them. The sad thing is I get more feature updates from BBEdit than I do CODA.
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"Coda is simply the best!"
Version: Coda 1.6.10
Pros
Powerful CSS editing
Shell Access
HTML editor built inCons
Kinda pricy, but worth it
Summary
I looooooove Coda! I have used a lot of CSS/HTML editors and this is by far the best one yet. Give it a try guys! You won't be dissapointed
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"GREAT WEB DEVELOPMENT TOOL!!"
Version: Coda 1.6.4
Pros
+ all essential tools in one place
+ SubEthaEdit based editing with colab features
+ Publish feature keeps track of file states across restartsCons
- the window can get crowded when too many tabs are open
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"Great lightweight HTML/CSS editor."
Version: Coda 1.6.4
Pros
Great CSS ease of use.
CSS editing much better than Dreamweaver,
Simple.
Quick.Cons
Doesn't automatically sync with server.
Summary
Great lightweight HTML/CSS editor.
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"I can't download it!"
Version: Coda 1.6.4
Pros
Unable to judge.
Cons
Unable to judge.
Summary
Clicking on the "Download Now" link takes me to the "Thank you for downloading" page saying that the download will start in a moment. But instead I get the error message below. Clicking the link for trying again if it doesn't start automatically gets the same error.
"The requested URL /sd/-XnlKNBI51ja8YpqFPNsYS7taMf2YAIF90r1Wr1ayH4RdHVdSx_GTWDnyhD05PuLkRSUtAt-EzRwexJSy-0V43iht0AmBKh0/software/11019658/10667827/3/Coda 1.6.4.zip was not found on this server." -
"Excellent Software"
Version: Coda 1.6.3
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
I develop and maintain several websites, one with 150+ pages, using Coda. Coda provides all of the tools I need to develop the web pages, including support for multiple sites and excellent support for css. If I need to change content across all of the pages of a site, the find and replace feature is fast and accurate. Coda's support is good, but sometimes a little sluggish to respond. However, this has never created a major issue, because, at least in my experience, the software is responsive and stable with no major bugs. One problem: sometimes files get marked for updating when no updates have been made, but that is really a minor issue. If you need a WYSIWYG tool, Coda is not the one for you. iWeb, part of Apple's iLife, is excellent for this and actually provides very good WYSIWYG tools, even for small businesses in many cases, but not all. -
"Web Development For The Rest Of Us"
Version: Coda 1.5
Pros
As a tool for managing day-to-day changes to sites, it's invaluable. It offers easy access to the files, with a local and remote file repository, terminal access to servers, color-coded code, and a wealth of great resources in the library.
Cons
Changing configurations to adjust to changes can be a little more tedious (having to reopen the site). It took me a while to figure out that I could open multiple windows for different sites, but that's my own lack of intelligence.
Summary
If you're a developer looking for a better way to work, this could be the solution. It's a great integration of tools that work with industry standards and best practices. No crazy markup from some company that decided they know how to 'fix' code.
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"The best and only unified web development tool for Macs"
Version: Coda 1.5
Pros
Excellent site manager, Performs annoying and time-consuming things for you, Tag autocomplete, Easy to find what you want, Color coded, Can instantly preview in the application, Dynamic CSS editor built right in, SSH Terminal, Built-in help and tips
Cons
Should have the option to view file browser in tree form
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