Dreamweaver Tutorials

Features

2009-02-12T00:06:00.001-08:00

As a WYSIWYG Presto-based editor, Dreamweaver can hide the HTML code details of pages from the user, making it possible for non-coders to create web pages and sites. One criticism of this approach is that it can produce HTML pages whose file size and amount of HTML code is larger than an optimally hand-coded page would be, which can cause web browsers to perform poorly. This can be particularly true because the application makes it very easy to create table-based layouts. In addition, some web site developers have criticized Dreamweaver in the past for producing code that often does not comply with W3C standards, though recent versions have been more compliant. Dreamweaver 8.0 performed poorly on the Acid2 Test, developed by the Web Standards Project. However, Adobe has increased the support for CSS and other ways to lay out a page without tables in later versions of the application, with the ability to convert tables to layers and vice versa.
Dreamweaver allows users to preview websites in many browsers, provided that they are installed on their computer. It also has some site management tools, such as the ability to find and replace lines of text or code by whatever parameters specified across the entire site, and a templatisation feature for creating multiple pages with similar structures. The behaviours panel also enables use of basic JavaScript without any coding knowledge.
Dreamweaver can use "Extensions" – small programs, which any web developer can write (usually in HTML and JavaScript). Extensions provide added functionality to the software for whoever wants to download and install them. Dreamweaver is supported by a large community of extension developers who make extensions available (both commercial and free) for most web development tasks from simple rollover effects to full-featured shopping carts.
Like other HTML editors, Dreamweaver edits files locally, then uploads all edited files to the remote web server using FTP, SFTP, or WebDAV. Dreamweaver CS4 now supports the Subversion (SVN) version control system.

Adobe Dreamweaver

2009-02-12T00:06:00.000-08:00

Adobe Dreamweaver is a web development application originally created by Allaire Systems, which was acquired around 1998 by Macromedia and is now owned by Adobe Systems, which acquired Macromedia in 2005.
Dreamweaver is available for both Mac and Windows operating systems. Recent versions have incorporated support for web technologies such as CSS, JavaScript, and various server-side scripting languages and frameworks including ASP.NET, ColdFusion, JavaServer Pages (JSP), and PHP.

Dreamweaver Tutorials

2009-02-08T03:10:00.001-08:00

Dreamweaver TipsTips on tables, forms, CSS Styles, behaviors more.
Dreamweaver Behaviors Use the Dreamweaver behaviors panel to add interactivity to your site.
Jump Menus Use jump menus to create a drop-down menu with links.
LayersWhat are layers? Learn how to create them.
Dreamweaver Web Photo AlbumLearn how to create a picture gallery in Dreamweaver.
Using Templates in DreamweaverLearn how to create a template in Dreamweaver.
Making your site Live! Learn how to upload your files to a remote server and make your site live.
Flash Text RolloverHow to insert flash text rollover in Dreamweaver?
CSS Text RolloversLearn how to create CSS text rollovers.
Anchors and MailtoWhat are anchors? How to create mailto links? Click here.
Define a Site in Dreamweaver How to create a site in Dreamweaver
Pop-Up WindowsLearn how to create small pop-up windows for ads or news!
Play SoundPlay sound, music on Rollover, on Click or on Page Load.
Show Hide Layers Learn how to hide and view layers.
Dreamweaver Image MapsLearn how to link to different pages from the same image.
Server Side IncludesLearn about server side includes and how do you use them.
Dreamweaver Form TipsTips on customizing input boxes, list menus, submit buttons.
CSS Styles Tutorial Learn about CSS Styles and cool tips on tricks!
Links without the UnderlineLearn how to create links without an underline using CSS styles.
Dreamweaver Interactive Video Tutorials - Discover Everything You Need To Know To Build Your Website Step By Step From Start To Finish With This Dreamweaver Tutorial.