Thanks for that list - helps the search.
I help out micro businesses and the dilemma has been that many don't do a lot of content updates and they've signed up to the major web-based web site builders. They are shelling out monthly fees and are barely using any of the services. I'm trying to find a tool does have one off payments so that I can keep my costs fixed to help these smaller clients.
Previewing responsive, UI reuse, ability to connect with code, version control are important features. For these clients, I need fast implementation to deliver good UX design. But if I need to connect to code, it shouldn't be a hassle. Ideally, if it did integrate with LightRoom Classic and my Creative Cloud Libraries that would be so much better. Not sure if there's an API for third parties to integrate with but that would enhance productivity. (Hmmm Will that come under some interoperability criteria that the EU is pursuing?)
I've spent a week in WordPress and don't feel super productive. To try and integrate a PHP/SQL back end isn't super obvious against all the available plug-ins and navigating all the Update to Pro buttons littered throughout the experience. In 6.4 it seems that they are still transition between the old and new interface experience. Templates and patterns are almost there but they aren't universally interchangable it seems. I've spent a significant amount of time reading how-tos compared to focusing on design and content issues. Sure there's a learning curve. But if I compare my first experience with Muse, you felt more productive earlier. And yes, the web world has moved on.
It's disappointing that Adobe sees no opportunity to also support web design and development. I originally signed up to subscription because I had UX tools through to web tools (XD, DW, Muse) - but in my App Dev work and photographic work I could leverage PS, AI and LrC.
I spend a heap of time in Xcode so I know what it's like to have an IDE that covers visual layout through to code and UI testing. I prefer a desktop solution so I know where all my files are and can access them when I'm not networked.
I use Visual Studio but I still see it as just a code IDE. It didn't seem to deliver on the visual simulation.
From the list I think that distills it down to Nova and Pinegrow are the things I need to check out.
I'm searching for tools that help me become productive and don't place barriers in the way. I'd really prefer not having to relearn a whole new interface every couple of years. I have to maintain client sites over many years. I lose out when the content stays the same but I have to migrate the tools.
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