Dreamweaver UltraDev 4.0

by Macromedia

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000050B9M
• Item model number: UDW40D01
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 13, 2000
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,857 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #12 in Software > Web Development > Web Effects > Objects
  • #31 in Software > Programming > Database
  • #33 in Software > Web Development > Web Page Editors > WYSIWYG
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Dreamweaver UltraDev is an enhanced version of Macromedia's leading Web-authoring tool. The standout additional feature is dynamic content, which is when pages have live links to databases or other types of server-side scripting. Most products of this type require extensive manual coding, but UltraDev has an extensive library of built-in scripts, called Server Behaviors, that allow even moderately sophisticated sites to be built with little or no code. Version 4 looks similar to its predecessor, but includes important changes that make it more complete and easier to use.

One of the best new features is the split code and design view, which lets you edit either the code or the visual design and see changes instantly echoed between them. There is also built-in security, so you can create login procedures and password-protected sites. Finally, the Live Objects wizards automatically create page elements to handle common tasks, such as a master/detail page set, or forms to insert and update records.

UltraDev supports three kinds of server-side scripting: Active Server Pages, JavaServer Pages, and Cold Fusion. Unfortunately, it does not support PHP, which is popular on Linux and Unix servers, although because UltraDev is extensible, there may be some third-party add-ins. The features for the three models are similar but not identical, although in every case there is excellent database support. Its great strength is that you can focus on designing your pages and let UltraDev handle the data access code. You can even display live data at design time, making it easier to get exactly the right appearance.

Everything in Dreamweaver is also in UltraDev, so this is the ideal package for Web authors who need to add dynamic content with a minimum of fuss. --Tim Anderson

Amazon.com Product Description

Build ASP, JSP, or CFML Web applications quickly by using Macromedia Dreamweaver UltraDev 4. Rapidly build database-driven Web applications in a single design environment, and maintain total control over source code. Professional hand-coding environment includes ASP, JSP, and CFML keyword color-coding, autoindenting, punctuation balancing, and the ability to debug client-side JavaScript directly in your browser. View live, server-side data in the workspace, and make edits to layout and logic on the fly. Maximize productivity with built-in server behaviors, the ability to create your own library of reusable server behaviors easily, and powerful shortcuts for creating user authentication, master/detail pages, and more. Improve development efficiency with sitewide reports, project tracking, and integration with version-control systems like Microsoft Visual SourceSafe for Windows and leading content-management systems.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A vastly improved product..., January 9, 2001

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Bruce Pierson (Bozeman, MT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dreamweaver UltraDev 4.0 (CD-ROM)

I was pretty hard on UltraDev 1 because of the editor. Well, the editor is vastly improved, with color-coded code and will auto-indent for you. Better than that, you can show the window as a split view, with the preview on top (or bottom). This way, your code window no longer needs to hover over your HTML preview.

If you can swing it, get the version that is integrated with Fireworks 4. See my review of this product, because it is truly a rewarding experience (5 stars just because of the seamlessness) to work with the two in concert.

The DB functions are nice, and work well, but I prefer to "roll my own" in this area by just writing the code.

There are many more improved or added features, and a nice bonus is the integration of some O'Reilly books that live in one of the little panes that clutter up your screen. Actually quite useful information esp. about HTML, when you just can't remember an attribute name or what have you.

An impressive product.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Make Dynamic Apps - FAST, June 28, 2001

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"mclev" (Des Plaines, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dreamweaver UltraDev 4.0 (CD-ROM)

I am the Internet Manager for an art supply company, and a web programmer at heart. I manage 5 people, and a couple of websites for our company. We bought Dreamweaver and Ultradev 4 copies for everyone about 4 months ago, and I have become completely ADDICTED to this product.

I have done more than my fair share of hand coding, notepad was my previous editor. And though the hand coding purists may pooh-pooh this kind of product, I will never go back. This product has allowed me to become about 8 times as productive - and now I expect my employees to be more productive also.

The html editing tools are great in themself, but combine this with the ability to rapidly create dynamic pages has allowed me to create all kinds of management tools that in a short period of time - that I used to just daydream about. Instead of thinking - wouldn't it be nice if I had the time to do 'this' - I can have things up and working in a day or two.

It has allowed me - literaly - to create my own applications, in about the same time it would take for me to explain what I want to another person. Love It!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!, June 11, 2002

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Adam F. Jewell (Pittsburgh, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dreamweaver UltraDev 4.0 (CD-ROM)

UltraDev is an outstanding tool that extends the functions of DreamWeaver to include database connectivity. It's got more features and functions than DreamWeaver and it is a little bit more complicated to learn (naturally, your dealing with databases and the coding involved in integrating them with your previously static web site).

They really should take the WinME out of the platforms on which it will run. You can do it, but have to tinker with your OS instead of just installing it. For best results, get Win98, 2000, or XP PRO. XP Home falls into the same class as WinME.

So far, this seems like a must have tool for creating dynamic sites. Macromedia makes awesome stuff. If you want to add more life to your website(s) this is a great tool to get started with!