The Old Environment
Years ago, this is how I started... and how many new PHP
developers still start when they get acquainted with the
language:
PHP files are on the server only
They are editted with a very simple editor, like vim
(Alternatively, FTP and Notepad are used)
Coding standards are optional
In more commercial environments, many things are often
missing:
There are no proper specs
Source control is not heard off
Things are released or delivered "when they are
ready"
*This is not a sustainable environment*