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Dreamweaver workflow for creating websites
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Connect to a database. (See
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Read the overview at the beginning of each of the chapter in Using Dreamweaver to
determine whether its topics are of interest to you.
determine whether its topics are of interest to you.
For experienced web application developers who have used Dreamweaver:
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2.
to learn
about new aspects of the Dreamweaver user interface.
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If you’re interested in customizing Dreamweaver by hand, read “Customizing
Dreamweaver” on the Macromedia Support Center at
Dreamweaver” on the Macromedia Support Center at
. If you want to write extensions for Dreamweaver, read
Extending Dreamweaver.
Dreamweaver workflow for creating
websites
websites
There are many possible approaches to creating a website. The workflow presented in this
documentation starts by defining a site’s strategy or goals. If you’re developing web
applications, you have to set up servers and databases as needed. Then you design the look
and feel of the site. When the design is complete, you build the site and code the pages,
adding content and interactivity; then you link pages together, and test the site for
functionality and to see if it meets its defined objectives. You can include dynamic pages in
your site as well. At the end of the cycle, you publish the site on a server. Many developers also
schedule periodic maintenance to ensure that the site remains current and functional.
documentation starts by defining a site’s strategy or goals. If you’re developing web
applications, you have to set up servers and databases as needed. Then you design the look
and feel of the site. When the design is complete, you build the site and code the pages,
adding content and interactivity; then you link pages together, and test the site for
functionality and to see if it meets its defined objectives. You can include dynamic pages in
your site as well. At the end of the cycle, you publish the site on a server. Many developers also
schedule periodic maintenance to ensure that the site remains current and functional.
Planning your site
Planning and organizing your site carefully from the start can save you time later on.
Organizing your site includes not only determining where the files will go, but also examining
site requirements, audience profiles, and site goals. Additionally, you should consider
technical requirements such as user access, as well as browser, plug-in, and download
restrictions.
Organizing your site includes not only determining where the files will go, but also examining
site requirements, audience profiles, and site goals. Additionally, you should consider
technical requirements such as user access, as well as browser, plug-in, and download
restrictions.