Text navigation broken
The latest version has broken text navigation using an external keyboard. I am using an iPhone with voiceover enabled.
Response from developer
I haven't changed anything regarding text navigation with an external keyboard in the latest update. Please try if a restart of your iPhone fixes the issue or contact support by email with more details so we can figure this out.
YAY!
I can’t believe I’m saying this, but JESUS CHRIST is coding easier than I thought on mobile. I’ve been working on the huge project (literally every wakening second of my life) and being able to work on my phone is a godsend. I bought Textastic with the impression of “oh, god…”, but I instead got “yay!” Even transferring files between my Mac and my phone was easy. I thought I would have to lug a flash drive with me, but—nope—Textastic has WebDAV ‘n’ stuff built in. The only negative thing I can come up with is that there isn’t syntax error detection, but considering I did a lot of my coding in TextEdit, I’m used to that already. Thank you!
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Makes coding simple on the iPad
I spent a long time looking for a good SSH client and text editor for the iPad and was resigned to using sub-par products until I found Textastic. I use it mostly with an iPad Pro, external keyboard, and mouse and it's easier to do coding via SSH on my iPad now than my desktop. I love that I can write markdown, HTML, CSS, Python, or YAML and Textastic handles them all. Even when I don't have my keyboard with me, I am not left without essential keys (hello, esc anyone?) that can be hard to find on the built-in virtual keyboard. Plus function keys!!! OMG. I even use it to write files to Obsidian (markdown) when I'm working and don't want to switch apps. Textastic is super versatile and the developer keeps on making improvements, so it's just getting better. Plus, it's not a subscription and they don't track you or invade your privacy. This is the best text editor on the iPad BAR NONE.
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Makes Developing Software From an iPhone Possible
Update: Textastic is even better on the iPad I just installed it on.
I’ve tried a few code editor apps, and I stuck with Textastic because it makes writing code on an iPhone significantly easier than all the rest. I still prefer multiple full sized screens with a keyboard and mouse, but I’ve had to use my phone for work lately, and Textastic makes that possible for me. Most of its limitations are due to the physical attributes of the device, or the constraints of iOS (thanks a lot Apple). I also really like the straightforward single up front purchase. The other app that makes software development on a phone possible for me is Secure Shellfish. With these two apps and a home Linux server, I can do almost everything I need to do for work, with the exception of needing a proper web browser to debug websites (thanks again Apple). Shellfish’s pricing is less straightforward, but I appreciate that it also has an option to pay only once.
I’ve tried a few code editor apps, and I stuck with Textastic because it makes writing code on an iPhone significantly easier than all the rest. I still prefer multiple full sized screens with a keyboard and mouse, but I’ve had to use my phone for work lately, and Textastic makes that possible for me. Most of its limitations are due to the physical attributes of the device, or the constraints of iOS (thanks a lot Apple). I also really like the straightforward single up front purchase. The other app that makes software development on a phone possible for me is Secure Shellfish. With these two apps and a home Linux server, I can do almost everything I need to do for work, with the exception of needing a proper web browser to debug websites (thanks again Apple). Shellfish’s pricing is less straightforward, but I appreciate that it also has an option to pay only once.
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Great text editor, now a good Markdown editor
Textastic has always been one of the best text editors for iOS devices. With the release of version 10.5 it becomes quite a good Markdown editor as well.
The ability to apply custom CSS to Markdown previews gives much better control over the final document.
If you write using Markdown then Textastic is definitely worth trying.
Regards,
Peter
The ability to apply custom CSS to Markdown previews gives much better control over the final document.
If you write using Markdown then Textastic is definitely worth trying.
Regards,
Peter
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Makes Developing Software From an iPhone Possible
I’ve tried a few code editor apps, and I stuck with Textastic because it makes writing code on an iPhone significantly easier than all the rest. I still prefer multiple full sized screens with a keyboard and mouse, but I’ve had to use my phone for work lately, and Textastic makes that possible for me. Most of its limitations are due to the physical attributes of the device, or the constraints of iOS (thanks a lot Apple). I also really like the straightforward single up front purchase. The other app that makes software development on a phone possible for me is Secure Shellfish. With these two apps and a home Linux server, I can do almost everything I need to do for work, with the exception of needing a proper web browser to debug websites (thanks again Apple). Shellfish’s pricing is less straightforward, but I appreciate that it also has an option to pay only once.
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Needs some improvements
It would be great if I could open the same file in multiple windows so that I could scroll to multiple positions in this same file in those windows. Currently this is not possible.
A suggestion
There’s another IDE that has its own built in local host and lets you add Wordpress. It also has its own viewer for viewing coded files
ALL DAY, ERR DAY!
Hands down the best compiler / IDE on the App Store for mobile. I’ve tried them ALL… ALLLLLLLL.. and if it was not one thing it was another with them. Whether that be failing to load the preview in browser, as I am primarily a web dev, or lack of Emmet support.
This app is clean, you can work local (off any drive you want, should you want) and most importantly it just works.
Great job! :)
This app is clean, you can work local (off any drive you want, should you want) and most importantly it just works.
Great job! :)
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Textastic will be improving, and I love that!
*update*
I am so thrilled about a Test Flight version I received allowing me to set a default overwrite of files for upload/download, and what's better is you can set it for quick transfer or the file transfer windows! This is a HUGE *time saver* and makes me work flow so headache-free.
The developer does care.. As you can see I was very upset before::
Previous review: I used to be able to fix the "Error uploading" of the "Transferred a partial file" by simply opening the files that failed to upload. Now, no matter what I try I simply cannot upload certain files or even their parent folder containing them no matter what I try. New “Upload To” feature is appealing, but … Developer absolutely refuses to save you time, forcing you to “confirm” EVERY time you want to upload multiple files. Yet, somehow “upload to” is the only option you’re allowed to disable the dialogue box with. This developer does not care about developing a true Textastic, a great app, but instead an app that only suits their low standards of "good enough". This has to be one of the most obnoxious app developers I have ever had to work with. Textastic has become completely unsable!
I am so thrilled about a Test Flight version I received allowing me to set a default overwrite of files for upload/download, and what's better is you can set it for quick transfer or the file transfer windows! This is a HUGE *time saver* and makes me work flow so headache-free.
The developer does care.. As you can see I was very upset before::
Previous review: I used to be able to fix the "Error uploading" of the "Transferred a partial file" by simply opening the files that failed to upload. Now, no matter what I try I simply cannot upload certain files or even their parent folder containing them no matter what I try. New “Upload To” feature is appealing, but … Developer absolutely refuses to save you time, forcing you to “confirm” EVERY time you want to upload multiple files. Yet, somehow “upload to” is the only option you’re allowed to disable the dialogue box with. This developer does not care about developing a true Textastic, a great app, but instead an app that only suits their low standards of "good enough". This has to be one of the most obnoxious app developers I have ever had to work with. Textastic has become completely unsable!
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