In a new piece over on SitePoint.com this morning, they talk about Macromedia's other "ace up their sleeve", Dreamweaver, and how to build PHP applications with their latest version, Dreamweaver MX.

Most RAD tools include very limited support for PHP - which makes them unwelcome visitors on my computer, since most of my work involves working with PHP and MySQL-based sites. When I got my hands on Dreamweaver MX, though, I was impressed with its feature set and capabilities. Sure, it didn't include *everything* on my wish list... but it's clear that the guys at Macromedia have been thinking about the problem, and have made a serious effort to address PHP in their tool.

Of course, it all comes down to personal preference, but it does look like they have a good system here, and it's worth giving a shot. The "seamless" integration between the software and your PHP server is a nice addition, but not quite as interconnected as it needs to be. Ultimately, it's up to you, the user, to decide what you need/want in an editor - and there are tons to choose from. This is just one of the examples...