Hiya,

 

I would like to know how easy is to learn Dreamweaver, bearing in mind that I have no experience with it.

 

I would appreciate if someone could provide me with easy steps on how to get started.

Dreamweaver is simple to use but I personally think it is not that effective for web site design as it likes tables too much which is bad. I sometimes use Dreamweaver if I want a nice looking layout and file handling on one screen but you dont need to learn it. Really easy to use it just depend on how dependent you are.

Dreamweaver is simple to use but I personally think it is not that effective for web site design as it likes tables too much which is bad. I sometimes use Dreamweaver if I want a nice looking layout and file handling on one screen but you dont need to learn it. Really easy to use it just depend on how dependent you are.

 

So what would you use that is effective for web design?

Dreamweaver is simple to use but I personally think it is not that effective for web site design as it likes tables too much which is bad. I sometimes use Dreamweaver if I want a nice looking layout and file handling on one screen but you dont need to learn it. Really easy to use it just depend on how dependent you are.

 

Errm, if you use code view (which is much better than the WYSIWYG view) than the only tables it will put in will be the ones you code yourself.

Errm, if you use code view (which is much better than the WYSIWYG view) than the only tables it will put in will be the ones you code yourself.

 

Exactly, I work on websites with Dreamweaver, but only because it's got the predicted text tool and I'm lazy.

Exactly, I work on websites with Dreamweaver, but only because it's got the predicted text tool and I'm lazy.

 

Pretty much the same response here. I have used Dreamweaver for years, it is a case of what you know and are comfortable with. I use very little of the "bells and whistles" that it offers and to be honest would be just as much at home with PSPAD or one of the numerous other editors out there.

 

I sometimes get frustrated with DW's predictive coding but live with it. I never ever use it as a WYSIWYG editor.

 

Good luck with your choice and if you get stuck then I am sure you will find some help on these forums.

Totally agree, used in code view DW is as effective as any text editor to use to build sites. Although if you don't already own DW and are considering getting it - don't, download Notepad++ instead. The differences in the software really aren't worth worrying about. And Notepad++ is free.

I sometimes get frustrated with DW's predictive coding but live with it. I never ever use it as a WYSIWYG editor

 

How can you get frustrated with it? It's pure awesomeness.

 

Code view and Predicted text are the only two things I need.

How can you get frustrated with it? It's pure awesomeness.

 

Code view and Predicted text are the only two things I need.

 

Lol too right it saves you loads of time! Especially once you memorize the order they appear in the drop down I also love that it auto uploads your files as your edit them and you don't need to be jumping from program to program!

I hope you're not "auto-uploading" to a live site.

Hiya,

 

I would like to know how easy is to learn Dreamweaver, bearing in mind that I have no experience with it.

 

I would appreciate if someone could provide me with easy steps on how to get started.

 

hi, the best tway for to learn it is going to youtube and search for it, very easy thow.

 

good luck

I use Bluefish, it is very similar to Dreamweaver except that it is open-source, which means free as said, I only use the text editor. I think Bluefish is great, definitely look into it if you don't want to spend the money straight away, you may even find, as I did, that you won't need DW

It's not worth the money. I often code in Notepad++ when doing small edits because DW takes longer to startup. Dreamweaver is useful for the layout, splitting numerous windows, file listing etc. I've recently had use for the design view ( ) as I've been doing a lot of email newsletters of late and the design view handles tables quite well but in general, it's just another code editor.

Is there any other software like Dreamweaver or Frontpage that's a little cheaper?

Dreamweaver is good but a bit too full and cluttered with buttons etc. I prefer to use the mac only program Coda. Fantastic little programme. Dreamweaver helps people that have next to no coding knowledge which is great too. You need to know at least a little of coding when using Coda but it does still have the auto complete string option to speed things up.

 

Worth a look.

Hey guys,

 

I actually wrote a mini blog post on this a little while back.

I listed three FREE alternatives to dreamweaver.

 

http://hostsphere.co.uk/news/item/12-free-dreamweaver-alternatives

 

Although I do continue to use Dreamweaver, my personal favourite free alternative is Aptana Studio.

 

Hope it helps