Dreamweaver MX For Dummies [Paperback]

Janine Warner (Author), Ivonne Berkowitz (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764516302 | ISBN-13: 978-0764516306 | Publication Date: July 2002

* This easy-to-use reference guide, designed to make creating top notch Web sites more intuitive and efficient, covers the new features and updates included in the new version of Dreamweaver.
* Filled with to the point tips and easy to follow instructions, this book will be the Web designer's secret weapon in the race to design high caliber and functional Web sites.
* When it comes to the most advanced HTML features, such as Dynamic HTML and Cascading Style Sheets; this book really shines making it fun and easy to add animations, rollover effects, and multimedia to bring any site to life.
* The book includes bonus Fireworks coverage, making it even more attractive to the target audience.
ABOUT THE CD-ROM
Includes a CD-ROM with Dreamweaver and Fireworks tryouts, valuable templates, scripts, objects, artwork, and useful utilities.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...perfect for those approaching this intimidating package for the first time...a great all in one package..." (Web Pages Made Easy, October 2002)

From the Back Cover

Get up to speed on new tools for building dynamic sites

Create the site of your dreams, even if you're a Web-design newcomer

The newest version of Dreamweaver is packed with tools for building cutting-edge Web sites - including dynamic-content tools that used to be available only with Dreamweaver UltraDev. But where do you begin? Don't worry! With this easy-to-use reference, you can get up to speed and down to work in no time.

All this on the bonus CD-ROM
* Macromedia Flash(TM) trial version, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator trial versions
* HTML Rename(r) and ChangeAgent(TM) by Expandable Language
* Plus example graphics and multimedia files, a glossary of terms, and a bonus chapter on HTML basics

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Product Details

• Paperback: 408 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies (July 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764516302
• ISBN-13: 978-0764516306
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,131,704 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Hi, I'm Janine Warner, and as you might have guessed, my life revolves around the internet - teaching it, designing it, and always, always learning from it.

Because not everything you read on the Internet is reliable, you can expect that at least two of the following facts in my biography are completely made-up.

1. I'm a journalist turned geek. Sometimes I call myself a 'techy translator' or a 'digital alchemist' -- my favorite made-up titles so far. I imagine future generations will remember us the way we look back on Medieval wizards trying to turn lead into gold.

2. I was bitten by a radioactive computer bug, which gave me my amazing web powers... (Okay, that fact may not be from a reliable source.)

3. I started out as a reporter and editor and got hooked on the Internet early. Since 1996, I've written more than a dozen books, including Web Sites DIY For Dummies, Dreamweaver For Dummies (every edition), and Mobile Web Design For Dummies.

4. I've created and recorded more than 50 hours of training videos on Web design, Dreamweaver, CSS, and Expression Web for Kelby Training and Total Training. (You can learn more about my videos at DigitalFamily.com).

5. I'm fascinated by how mobile is changing the Internet and I'm now working on a book about designing for the iPad, iPhone and other touchscreen devices.

6. I spend most of my time running a consulting firm and writing books about Web design. I also travel all over the world for conferences and events and because I speak fluent Spanish, I've been fortunate to travel a lot in Latin America and Spain.

7. In 1998, I was hired by The Miami Herald, first as their online managing editor and a year later, as Director of New Media. I left that position to run CNET's Latin American operations in Miami. Since 2002, I've run my own consulting and writing business.

8. As a child, I trained my pet Siberian Snow Tiger to ski the steepest slope in the Alps, the dreaded Hannenkahm. Despite reaching speeds in excess of 80 miles per hour on the treacherous course, the Olympic Committee refused to admit him. (This point is so very, very true.)

9. I've taught courses in online journalism at the University of Southern California and the University of Miami and I've been a guest lecturer at more than 20 other universities.

10. I've served as a judge for several internet contests in the U.S. and Latin America, and in the course of that work, I helped create an Internet Literacy program for high school students in Latin America.

Learn more about Janine's books, videos, and Web design consulting at www.DigitalFamily.com.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Take it from this dummy - a great resource for Dreamweaver, September 9, 2002

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W. Blount "Crusty Old Dude" (Earth) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dreamweaver MX For Dummies (Paperback)

Having been a text-based HTML guy for years, I decided I needed to get with on the WYSIWYG bandwagon. This book has been a tremendous help! Amateur or professional, you can pick up this book and get the information you need in seconds. Whether you use it for refreshing your knowledge of seldom-used functions, or (like me) are learning from scratch, I think this book is a must-have for Dreamweaver users of all skill levels.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thanks for helping me get started, October 15, 2003

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Julisa Mataros (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dreamweaver MX For Dummies (Paperback)

When I lost my job a few months ago, I decided I wanted to learn how to design Web pages, but I wasn't sure where to start. A friend told me Dreamweaver was the program professionals use, but that only intimidated me more. So I picked up your Dummies book, figuring it would be at my level -- and I was so relieved when I discovered it was.

Thank you for writing this easy-to-use guide and getting me started on my new path. Your words were really reassuring and your explanations easy to follow and understand. I've created a few Web sites for friends now and am on my way to doing it professionally. I can't thank you enough and I highly recommend this book to anyone trying to get started with this program.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Beginnings for Great Software, April 30, 2003

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R. LeFebvre "mac geek" (Anchorage, AK United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dreamweaver MX For Dummies (Paperback)

Overall, this is a good book if you're new to Dreamweaver, the current version of Dreamweaver MX, or web design with a WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) editor.

The For Dummies series of computer help books has always been my choice for picking up information on a technique or computer program that I'm not familiar with. They're written in a humorous, laid-back style that's easy to read and hard to be intimidated by.

Dreamweaver MX for Dummies is no exception to this rule. It's simple, straightforward, and written with an ease and humor that's fun to read. Authors Janine Warner and Ivonne Berkowitz apply their considerable talent and proficiency with Dreamweaver MX to this highly readable "basics" book about my favorite web site editor.

Don't let that last sentence fool you; there was plenty in this volume to make me want to read some sections more thoroughly. The content ranges from the basics of web site planning to the more advanced topics of DHTML, data-driven web sites, and using forms to manage your website. The depth of the information is minimal, but these topics are introduced.

If you are a beginner web designer, and have the ability to run Dreamweaver MX on your Mac, this could be the right beginning book for you. Plan to spend some time with the opening chapters, as they explain the metaphors that form the foundation of Dreamweaver, as well as the ways to plan and set up your first web site.

The CD ROM included with this book was a bit sparse, however. It doesn't have a Dreamweaver MX demo, only Flash MX, Photoshop, and Illustrator demos, which I found a little odd for a book about Dreamweaver. Other than that, it has a couple of code and database files from the end of the book, some scripts to rename and change your html files, and links to the authors' websites. Rather skimpy for a CD these days, if you ask me.

For an in-depth discussion of all that Dreamweaver has to offer, you might want to look into a more comprehensive reference book. All in all, though, this book is a pleasant read and a great way to start learning about Dreamweaver MX. Even you old Dreamweaver gurus might find a thing or two explained in a way that makes more sense to you.