[thelist] Managing your code snippets....

[Rob Agar]

Go with the wiki! They are a great way of storing collective wisdom, the 
ad hoc structuring works beautifully if you're not the obsessive 
categorizing type, and you get text searching for free.

Chris Ditty wrote:
> Hi all.  I have been a web programmer for several years and have amassed a
> large number of code snippets.  PHP, Perl, ASP, Cold Fusion, etc etc...  I
> was wondering how everyone manages their snippets.  Do you use some 3rd
> party program or web app?
> 
> I currently use Dreamweaver and have my snippets stored there.  However, I
> am about to start with a new company shortly and I don't know if I will be
> given Dreamweaver to work with.  In the past, I have used various programs
> but I have yet to find one that is worth using for long term.
> 
> I'm open to anything.  Lately, I have been thinking of using a Wiki system,
> but I haven't made the jump yet.
> 
> Any ideas/thoughts?
> 
> Thanks