Dreamweaver

[Quacker Jack]

I have recently been looking into Dreamweaver and I would like to pursue it a bit. However, I need some guidance.

This may sound silly, but do most websites use Dreamweaver to get the .CSS and .HTML aspects taken care of? Additionally, what tutorial resources have you found helpful? I couldn't find a good one with Google, which worried me.

 

[pandaa]

I would assume most web designers/coders use Dreamweaver. Your purchase should come with a CD, which will help you get started. I'm not lying at all when I say that Dreamweaver is one of the easiest programs to use. You could know VERY little HTML/CSS and code pretty nice pages.

If you need help getting started, shoot me a PM. 🙂

 

[Tindris]

Most don't, purely because it adds a load of dead, wasted code that just makes a mess. Most developers code in a normal editor such as notepad++

 

[agarwal99]

You are certainly wrongly informed. Most do NOT use Dreamweaver. Notepad++, while not really pretty is a great editor, it's fast and it has every feature you can think of. However, if you have money to spend, you might want to look into Sublime Text. The latest versions costs $70 but it's well worth it. It takes the workflow speed to a whole new level. If you are serious about it, nettutsplus has a free video series on it, Google it. It's called Perfect Workflow in Sublime Text.

 

[terryh]

I would assume most web designers/coders use Dreamweaver.

You'd think. 😛 Truth is, it's awful for precisely the reasons Tindris stated above.

Want a real code editor? Check out Sublime Text 2 (or ST3, although a $75 licence is required).

 

[Quacker Jack]

Interesting. I'm a little surprised I must admit. I will look into Sublime 2. Thanks guys!

 

[Jake]

SublimeText is superb.

 

[TMartin3000]

A few years ago, when I knew only HTML, I used Dreamweaver and found it pretty good. Now, I'm using different text editors, whichever is most comfortable. It depends on the situation (mostly gedit or Notepad++, sometimes ConText or simply Windows Notepad).

Also, I recently started dealing with Joomla and according to the resources I found, it's really easy to make a Joomla template in Dreamweaver.

 

[smithjohn]

Adobe Dreamweaver CS6 is the newest version of the industry-leading web design and HTML editor software.

 

[Finn]

Could I have a brief explanation of "Dreamweaver"? I myself have never heard of it.
Thanks

 

[Kevin X Dragon]

Could I have a brief explanation of "Dreamweaver"? I myself have never heard of it.
Thanks

Adobe Dreamweaver CS6 web design software provides an intuitive visual interface for making and editing HTML websites and mobile apps.

It is a very useful software if you new to HTML, but for a expert coder not so much.

 

[Pebbles]

you Always hear people talking about this dreamweaver....
i never got it and never got the chance to use it

i am curious though



good luck​

 

[shamzblueworld]

There is Zend which is also more featured and useful if you know how to use it.

 

[Zaborg]

I have used Dreamweaver. It's not really that good. The program itself is really heavy and it's flooded with different options. All you need is a text-editor, nothing else. And Notepad++ seems to do the best job, at least for me. Dreamweaver is just really annoying if you really want to code.

 

[Venom]

Im learning Html and Css, and Notepad++ Is Just fine. Its Easier than you think to Code, and More fun.

 

[Darthmaul]

I would assume most web designers/coders use Dreamweaver.

You'd think. 😛 Truth is, it's awful for precisely the reasons Tindris stated above.

Want a real code editor? Check out Sublime Text 2 (or ST3, although a $75 licence is required).

Sublime text for the win
It's free forever unless you decide to pay for it, then you don't get the ad once every few hundred saves saying "you should buy this" plus a few other perks; nothing experience changing.
TBH it's basically a faster, and more efficient re-skin of DW

 

[ninjadev]

Doesn't sound silly AT ALL. Every web developer starts off with questions like these.

Anyway to answer your question, I'd say it depends on what type of website. If it's a static website made from scratch, then you need a text editor, and that's when Dreamweaver comes in handy.

If it's a CMS-driven site using a platform such as WordPress, then you CAN but don't necessarily NEED to use Dreamweaver to handle stylesheet or PHP code. You could edit all that through the CMS.

Hope this thoroughly answers your question.

 

[To`nI`]

You are correct answers unanswered questions. ........

 

[Mrs. Marie]

I have used Dreamweaver in the past on projects. I've found that it isn't always accurate, it adds things to your coding that is obsolete in HTML5 and causes all types of Validation issues. I would suggest that you try it before purchasing it. I have it and I no longer use it. I use Sublime Text 2 for all of my coding needs and code everything from scratch. This is only my personal opinion though, it's really up to you.

 

[biobot]

i think if you are working with static site which uses only html and css then dreamweaver is your thing...but for dynamic sites which use php and other server side technology its not a good option. but design can be easily manipulated in DW...and its easy to use because of its WYSWYG editor.