Dreamweaver MX Magic (Landmark) [Paperback]

Brad Halstead (Author), Josh Cavalier (Author), Linda Rathgeber (Author), David Nichols (Author), Joyce J. Evans (Author), Donna Casey (Author), Jason Cranford Teague (Author), Zac Van Note (Author), Alwyn Joy (Author), Matthew David (Author), Sean Nicholson (Author), Daniel Short (Author), Massimo Foti (Author), Angela C. Buraglia (Author)

Book Description

Series: Landmark | Publication Date: August 14, 2002

Dreamweaver MX Magic will give you time-saving solutions presented in a user-friendly manner. Your project based-guide to learning Dreamweaver MX tips, tricks, and best practices with 13 unique tutorials is easy to follow step-by-step tutorials guide you through the projects.

The authors use their knowledge of Dreamweaver MX to select approximately 13 areas that are troublesome for professional users of Dreamweaver. They examine each of these areas through carefully designed projects. Each project provides guidance in the form of tips, tricks, and best practices to enhance the reader's ability to use Dreamweaver MX effectively.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"DWMX Magic has been on my "buy" list since I discovered it was being written and who the authors were." -- Laurie Casolino, MJ Website Design, Team Macromedia Volunteer for Dreamweaver

From the Publisher

Dreamweaver MX Magic is another stellar addition to the New Riders' Magic series. To demonstrate the types of web applications that can be developed using Dreamweaver MX, we sought 14 experts from different development areas. The authors use their expertise or specialized backgrounds to help you perfect one of Dreamweaver MX's features or implement a set of tools to add functionality to a website.

One of the biggest benefits is that you, the reader, get to experience a wide variety of approaches on how to use Dreamweaver MX. In addition, since the book is project based, you can turn immediately to the topic that interests you and start digging in. The book offers tips and techniques on topics such as creating templates, using CSS, and working with databases that are sure to help you succeed!

In order to provide you with the resources you need on Dreamweaver MX, it's important to hear what you think about this book -- and what you'd like to see in future offerings. Please share your thoughts by emailing New Riders Publishing at [e-mail].

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Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: New Riders Press (August 14, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735711798
• ISBN-13: 978-0735711792
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 10 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,650,826 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Have fun with this book, August 27, 2002

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"xfiler1013" (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dreamweaver MX Magic (Landmark) (Paperback)

Dreamweaver MX Magic is a delight. It really is almost like a box of chocolates and you get to pick out whatever piece you want to try. There are thirteen unique projects that cover a wide and useful range of real-world website needs. Each chapter is stand-alone so you can target whatever you need to learn. Each chapter begins with an explanation of what you will accomplish. The accompanying CD provides all required files including copies of the finished projects.

Step-by-step you are walked through the project until it is complete. The steps are very precise and do allow you to complete the project without holes. (Initially copied to the PC, the files are locked but Dreamweaver automatically prompts you to make them writable.) However, as the book states, this is not a beginner's book and it does expect familiarity with Dreamweaver, HTML, and the specific topic at hand. Several times I had to reread a step in order to understand what was intended. Yet, it's all there. No hidden steps.

There are two features that make the book very resourceful. One is the timely screen shots so you can get a visual as to what menu/tab/property to change. Sometimes the screen shots can be tiny at times, but then the necessary parameters are circled. Another nice feature is the extra "notes" that explain nuances such as browser differences or how to maneuver the page in Dreamweaver. Nothing is overlooked.

This is simply an excellent companion book on how to accomplish specific website functions by using Dreamweaver MX. If you're comfortable in Dreamweaver and need guidance on using it to create solid and functional websites, you won't be disappointed.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dreamweaver MX projects can help you achieve "magic"., October 8, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Dreamweaver MX Magic (Landmark) (Paperback)

Great collection of practical step-by-step projects that will improve the reader's websites. While intended for the web designer with some experience, many of the projects are fairly basic and most are clearly written and easy to follow. Expecially useful to me were the chapters on building a basic template, using CCS and building an on-line portfolio (I'm also a photographer). I also plan to use the chapters on adding a "crumb trail" and search function to my websites.

If you can use only 1 or 2 of these projects, the cost of the book is covered - and then some.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Book, But..., August 29, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Dreamweaver MX Magic (Landmark) (Paperback)

After reading and devouring Dreamweaver 4 Magic, I couldn't wait until Dreamweaver MX Magic was published. Now, I am sort of disappointed with the projects presented in this book. It is more of a book of Dreamweaver MX tips and advice on how to make the most of MX. Still, it is a good book- one that will certainly compliment anyone's knowledge of Dreamweaver MX. The NewRiders site will state that presenting the tips, tricks and advice was their goal. It was certainly achieved. A good read and worth the ticket price, but don't forget to take a more serious look at Dreamweaver 4 Magic.