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Minuteman 8th Post
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"Dreamweaver or Frontpage?"
, posted Mon 10 Nov 14:54
Just wondering what people here feel is the better web development software? I have used Dreamweaver, it is very easy. Have not used MS Frontpage really...Or do you prefer to code hardcore HTML?!!?
Discuss!
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Henaki 42th Post
Rare Customer
"Re(1):Dreamweaver or Frontpage?"
, posted Mon 10 Nov 16:27
quote: Just wondering what people here feel is the better web development software? I have used Dreamweaver, it is very easy. Have not used MS Frontpage really...Or do you prefer to code hardcore HTML?!!?
Discuss!
Hardcore HTML.
I eat HARD HTML FOR BREAKFAST.
So...how about those...things....
Luisinan
554th Post
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"Real men don't code, they push bytes"
, posted Mon 10 Nov 16:28
quote: Just wondering what people here feel is the better web development software? I have used Dreamweaver, it is very easy. Have not used MS Frontpage really...Or do you prefer to code hardcore HTML?!!?
Discuss!
I am so hardcore, that I 'physically' code my pages. I take out my hard drive, get a microscope and literally move the bytes on the platter. I am that hardcore.
But yeah, Dreamwave is sorta the industry standard-- why waste time with Frontpage. Unless you wanna look versatile.
, posted Mon 10 Nov 16:33:
I haven't done web pages in a while, but I just write in straight HTML using a text editor. It's easier than most people think, and (unless WYSIWYG web page creators have improved over the years [EDIT: I really haven't fooled around with page creators for a while]) it leaves the code a lot cleaner. Though, with higher transfer rates becoming more widespread, I don't know how much of a concern clean code really is anymore.
Making web pages through a text editor isn't really that hardcore (since most people don't really consider HTML to be a language) -- you'd be better off if you have extensive experience in PHP, Java, etc. (Which, I don't.)
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[this message was edited by OmegaDog on Mon 10 Nov 16:35]
Krzyzewski Man 108th Post
Regular Customer
"Re(1):Real men don't code, they push bytes"
, posted Mon 10 Nov 16:50
quote:I am so hardcore, that I 'physically' code my pages. I take out my hard drive, get a microscope and literally move the bytes on the platter. I am that hardcore.
quote: I am so hardcore, that I 'physically' code my pages. I take out my hard drive, get a microscope and literally move the bytes on the platter. I am that hardcore.
quote: Just wondering what people here feel is the better web development software? I have used Dreamweaver, it is very easy. Have not used MS Frontpage really...Or do you prefer to code hardcore HTML?!!?
Discuss!
I like Dreamweaver. Text coding is good. If you are serious you should learn how to do it withough a web design program. Or atleast understand what the code is doing when you use one of those programs.
quote: Just wondering what people here feel is the better web development software? I have used Dreamweaver, it is very easy. Have not used MS Frontpage really...Or do you prefer to code hardcore HTML?!!?
Discuss!
Dreamweaver is much better than frontpage. I have found it easier to use that the resultant source for the pages tends to be cleaner. In terms of authoring versus plain text. If your application is fairly straightforward, and/or you have the time plain text can be fine. It certainly is cheaper and with the right knowledge you can do whatever you want. However, I have found that dreamweaver is extremely useful as a time saver. It helps to simplify the layout process in particular. Ultimately, make it easy on yourself and go with what you are most comfortable with.
Fatality 46th Post
Rare Customer
"Re(3):OT: 20q Artificial Intelligence site"
, posted Tue 11 Nov 01:52
I've used both and found Dreamweaver to be much better. Unless u want to create some simple page. U could think of Frontpage as Wordpad(comes with windows) and Dreamweaver as Microsoft Words. for me anyways.
EddyT 217th Post
Frequent Customer
"Re(4):OT: 20q Artificial Intelligence site"
, posted Tue 11 Nov 01:59
I agree that Dreamweaver is probably your best bet over Frontpage. It's industry standard and is a great plus to have on your resume if you go into web design or multimedia. Also, it saves a lot of time when you code those pages.
It's great if you know basic HTML, especially when you are cleaning up code to make it more organized. Although DW is great as a time saver, once in a while it will add a bit too much text for one simple thing... when you can simplify it and make the source code look cleaner.
Omar
294th Post
Copper Customer
"Re(5):OT: 20q Artificial Intelligence site"
, posted Tue 11 Nov 08:08:
Dreamwaver! Dreamwaver!
But it wouldn't hurt at all to know how to use Frontpage. And I fully recomend knowing at the very least html (or have a good command reference handy) so you understand what's going on under the hood of the program, so to speak.
I think that basic html can be fun to do in, say, Notepad, but if you want all the bling bling of javascript, mouseovers and image maps (yuck) you are better doing it on Dreamwaver or Frontpage.
Edit: I HAVE BEEN DEFEATED BY GEN. I WILL HAVE MY REVENGE. Or read the whole thread before answering. Whatever happens first.
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[this message was edited by Omar on Tue 11 Nov 08:12]
jiji 50th Post
Occasional Customer
"Re(6):OT: 20q Artificial Intelligence site"
, posted Tue 11 Nov 08:49
Pure HTML is what I prefer. I don't like the code that comes out of either Dreamweaver or Frontpage. I do a lot of php/perl work aside from raw HTML, so I don't find myself doing things in a WYSIWYG manner much. I'm just a code monkey here, and another guy does graphic design, so its my job anyway. :p
ShadowSonic 31th Post
Rare Customer
"Re(1):Dreamweaver or Frontpage?"
, posted Tue 11 Nov 09:17
I use Hardcore HTML, although I agree that FrontPage and Dreamweaver have their merits.
Unfortunately, since FrontPage makes it too easy for 12-year olds to create website that look like bad Word documents, Dreamweaver gets my vote for best WYSIWYG editor, for now.
Plus, if you know HTML, using Dreamweaver is the best option since it's designed to help those who know the language but want to streamline the design of their sites.
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Daala
853th Post
Red Carpet Regular Member++
"Re(2):Dreamweaver or Frontpage?"
, posted Wed 12 Nov 05:26
Dreamweaver is by far the best tool around. Tho I find myself using notepad from time to time. If you know html code DW is the good tool. Front page is just crap...I hate bots!
Minuteman 9th Post
New Customer
"Re(3):Dreamweaver or Frontpage?"
, posted Wed 12 Nov 12:18
quote: Dreamweaver is by far the best tool around. Tho I find myself using notepad from time to time. If you know html code DW is the good tool. Front page is just crap...I hate bots!
Cool, thanks all for the opinions. Seems like Dreamweaver is the clear choice,w/ HTML 2nd.
I have a basic understanding of HTML and Java, and am currently taking an IT class where we are now doing relational databases w/ MS Access. Hope to put it all together someday w/ a slick website.
"Dreamweaver or Frontpage?" 
who cares.
"Re(2):Dreamweaver or Frontpage?" 