Critical Update + HTML Helpers Release (June-2024, V-3.8) is now Live

June release(3.8) of Phoenix Code is now available for download at phcode.io.

This update addresses a critical issue where Phoenix Code crashes in M1 Macs at app start after a recent macOS update. Also fixes app start issues in some newer Linux distributions with latest webkitGTK.

This month's theme is all about HTML assistance, Drag and Drop and ESLint. We've also addressed numerous feature requests and bug reports, along with improving app UX and stability.

HTML Validation

We have added HTML Validator to help you find errors like duplicate IDs, unrecognized tags, and more. Read more here.

Drag and Drop Files and Folders in Desktop Apps - Experimental

Drag files from Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac) and drop them into Phoenix Code to open individual files. Drop a folder to open it as a project.

Note: This feature is currently disabled on Linux due to UI issues in some Linux distributions. To enable it, select menu Debug -> Experimental Features -> Drag And Drop Files.

This feature is not yet available in the browser version @ phcode.dev

ESLint Support

All new and simplified ESLint experience that displays all ESLint errors in a file. Fix one or all errors with a single click. To enable, open a project that uses ESLint in Phoenix Code. Read more here.

UX Improvements

• Non-Intrusive Automatic Updates: Updates are now installed in the background with no more distracting dialogs when an update is available.
• Case-Sensitive File Renaming: Renaming files to a different case, such as a.txt to A.TXT, is now supported.
• File > New Project is now renamed to Start Project.
• Increased stability and app startup experience.

A Request from the Phoenix Team:

• Share your feedback: https://github.com/orgs/phcode-dev/discussions
• Spread the word about Phoenix to friends and colleagues.
• Consider supporting us on GitHub Sponsors. Every contribution helps us to keep improving Phoenix Code.

With gratitude,

The Phoenix Team