Dreamweaver 8 ???

[j4mes_bond25]

I wonder if there's any difference between Dreamweaver 8 (which I'm currently using) and Dreamweaver UltraDev (which I've heard is mainly for ASP).

Basically, since I'm looking for a job as a Website Developer & as the employer often ask for not just HTML based skill but also CSS, XML, XHTML, PHP, ASP, SQL etc., I wonder how relevant is having hands-on experience in Dreamweaver 8 is ???

So far, I've a basic knowledge of SQL & have hands-on experience in HTML. After reading couple of books on Dreamweaver, I feel comfortable with using CSS, as well.

All I know about ASP is that it builts dyanamic forms on the Internet, along with connecting Database like MS Access & (perhaps) SQL, as well. I wonder if Dreamweaver 8 covers ALL ASPECTS of ASP. Beside, does the same software cover ALL ASPECTS of XML, XHTML, etc.

I reckon, having negligible knowledge about programming, there's no bloody way I could possibly feel comfortable with typing weird looking programming code, so I wonder if such a software like Dreamweaver 8 makes life any easier for someone like me ???

 

[SFR]

I want so start out by saying that I am quite anti-WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) and the reason is quite simple (and probably to nearsighted)...

I am a software developer, I love coding and do not like an application framework that does the "dirty work" for me... thus, I am not a fan of Dreamweaver. With that said, I have only used Dreamweaver MX (had to take a class where it was used..) and I did not like how it destroyed my html and JavaScript code that I had written by hand. I would rather user notepad to create webpages. I do understand the necessity to quickly edit pages and Dreamweaver definitely would come in handy.

As for ASP.Net 1.1 compatibility... I personally have built sites with Visual Studio.NET 2003 and enjoyed being able to mix writing code and building the forms and Objects with wizards. Its amazing how similar Visual Basic.NET and ASP.NET and even C#.NET really are...

I think building any kind of site with Dreamweaver has its advantages and disadvantages and for a beginner who is not looking to be a "programmer", it might be the right way to go. (hope I didn't contradict my self... too much..)

 

[j4mes_bond25]

I want so start out by saying that I am quite anti-WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) and the reason is quite simple (and probably to nearsighted)...

I am a software developer, I love coding and do not like an application framework that does the "dirty work" for me... thus, I am not a fan of Dreamweaver. With that said, I have only used Dreamweaver MX (had to take a class where it was used..) and I did not like how it destroyed my html and JavaScript code that I had written by hand. I would rather user notepad to create webpages. I do understand the necessity to quickly edit pages and Dreamweaver definitely would come in handy.

As for ASP.Net 1.1 compatibility... I personally have built sites with Visual Studio.NET 2003 and enjoyed being able to mix writing code and building the forms and Objects with wizards. Its amazing how similar Visual Basic.NET and ASP.NET and even C#.NET really are...

I think building any kind of site with Dreamweaver has its advantages and disadvantages and for a beginner who is not looking to be a "programmer", it might be the right way to go. (hope I didn't contradict my self... too much..)

Thanks for your reply & yes, I presume once you feel comfortable with typing codes manually, it seems less likely you'd inclined to something like Dreamweaver. I feel comfortable with HTML codes, along with JavaScript (course, copy & paste from many different sites) in order to add many different behaviour.

It's highly lucrative to create forms MANUALLY, however, since I've NEVER had chance typing codes myself & simply SEEING the codes has put me off, but I wonder if it's realistic to learn complicated codes of ASP, JavaScripts, etc. cos many employers DO NOT have Dreamweaver & they instead expect their potential employee (someone like myself) being able to use "Notepad" to write codes.

 

[SFR]

First step: Go to www.w3schools.com and go through some of their tutorials.... once you have honestly given the tutorials your best shot... let us know how you did.

 

[j4mes_bond25]

Sfr !!!

First step: Go to www.w3schools.com and go through some of their tutorials.... once you have honestly given the tutorials your best shot... let us know how you did.

I've learned SQL over the past week, from this website & am currently working on learning ASP followed by PHP. Thanks.

 

[SFR]

I've learned SQL over the past week, from this website & am currently working on learning ASP followed by PHP. Thanks.

I would recommend reversing the order... Learn HTML and PHP. Then take a stab at ASP.