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purple_flower · 29-07-2009, 21:01

Notepad++ works very good as an html/css/javascript/php etc. editor. You can enable code recognition for a lot of programming and scripting languages.

Bobus · 18-08-2009, 12:09

Is Dreamweaver not used as a standard by web designers then?

Shiro · 18-08-2009, 12:24

Yes and no.

Dreamweaver is two things - a code editor, and a WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) editor. The WYSIWYG editor writes code for you - basically drag and drop. The problem is, the code it writes is garbage, and is rarely cross-browser compatible.

So a real pro won't bother with the design view (the WYSIWYG), but many designers will do hand coding in the code view. The code view is where you hand type all the code. This sounds like it should be more difficult, and in some ways it is, but you get much, much more control over your pages, as well as cleaner code that is more cross-browser friendly, and will be easier for the browser to load.

That being said, there are a lot of garbage designers and garbage agencies out there that use the design view to build their sites. But overall they bring down the standard of the industry as a whole.

nimmysnv · 11-09-2009, 05:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by brucec

I never heard of Notepad++, but it looks like it does a lot of good editing.

Hi,

Notepad++ is a good free source code editor and it is based on powerful editing component scintilla, Notepad ++ is written in C++ and uses win32 API and STL which gives higher exexcution speed.

Thanks!!

Limbo · 12-10-2009, 04:59

mir.aculo.us with Thomas Fuchs » Blog Archive » Homework! Interface Design Basics for Developers

glendelmdesign · 01-01-2010, 10:02

Hey everyone, this is a great thread and has some useful info on people looking to start designing.

I've been doing web design for a few months now. I started off using Notepad++ and I have to say, it was a very good editor. For lack of knowing what the technical term is, the colour coding and ability to expand/minimise sections is very useful, and I was saved from many silly mistakes with this editor.

However, I've recently purchased Dreamweaver, and although the code the design view produces is complete trash, I've been finding it quite helpful for giving me a preview of what the site is looking like. The Code view is similar to notepad++, but all the shortcuts that it allows you to take by using the insert options are a big time-saver.

Anyways, I'm not going to pretend I know more than anybody else here, and I'm sure most of what I've said has already been discussed, I just thought I'd throw my view in there

Thanks

Matt

dennyma · 19-02-2010, 16:12

intermediate level and After Effects in a couple of days using these videos. They have a great function where you can set talking to double speed, so although the narrator sounds like a chipmunk you can complete in double time.

Ramzi · 05-03-2010, 06:17

great topic! a lot of useful websites.

The Web Developer Toolbar plugin for firefox also is a great tool. It allows you to validate your own CSS and HTML. But it also has a lot of handy features to check how your own and other websites are built. Disable CSS, edit CSS, Display DIV order, Outline positioned elements...

flyingwodka · 05-03-2010, 06:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ramzi

The Web Developer Toolbar plugin for firefox also is a great tool. It allows you to validate your own CSS and HTML. But it also has a lot of handy features to check how your own and other websites are built. Disable CSS, edit CSS, Display DIV order, Outline positioned elements...

Oh yes, it's one of my favourite extensions for firefox. I use it since years for fixing bugs before I edit my CSS

jannethayden · 05-03-2010, 08:19

Very informative thread

flyingwodka · 05-03-2010, 08:30

Typechart – Browse Web Type, Grab CSS.

Ramzi · 10-03-2010, 10:33

i just found this insanely handy tool to make your menu's. holy shit! this makes things a lot easier. probably gonna use this.

CSS Menu Generator

any thoughts on this?

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Shiro Whitey Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Yokohama, Japan Posts: 7,319	Yes and no. Dreamweaver is two things - a code editor, and a WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) editor. The WYSIWYG editor writes code for you - basically drag and drop. The problem is, the code it writes is garbage, and is rarely cross-browser compatible. So a real pro won't bother with the design view (the WYSIWYG), but many designers will do hand coding in the code view. The code view is where you hand type all the code. This sounds like it should be more difficult, and in some ways it is, but you get much, much more control over your pages, as well as cleaner code that is more cross-browser friendly, and will be easier for the browser to load. That being said, there are a lot of garbage designers and garbage agencies out there that use the design view to build their sites. But overall they bring down the standard of the industry as a whole. __________________ This space for rent. After Hours Japan

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29-07-2009, 21:01	#81 (permalink)
purple_flower webdesigner Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 17	Notepad++ works very good as an html/css/javascript/php etc. editor. You can enable code recognition for a lot of programming and scripting languages.

18-08-2009, 12:09	#82 (permalink)
Bobus Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1	Is Dreamweaver not used as a standard by web designers then?

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Limbo Bazooka Chicken Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 9,905	mir.aculo.us with Thomas Fuchs » Blog Archive » Homework! Interface Design Basics for Developers

01-01-2010, 10:02	#86 (permalink)
glendelmdesign Glendelm Design Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 24	Hey everyone, this is a great thread and has some useful info on people looking to start designing. I've been doing web design for a few months now. I started off using Notepad++ and I have to say, it was a very good editor. For lack of knowing what the technical term is, the colour coding and ability to expand/minimise sections is very useful, and I was saved from many silly mistakes with this editor. However, I've recently purchased Dreamweaver, and although the code the design view produces is complete trash, I've been finding it quite helpful for giving me a preview of what the site is looking like. The Code view is similar to notepad++, but all the shortcuts that it allows you to take by using the insert options are a big time-saver. Anyways, I'm not going to pretend I know more than anybody else here, and I'm sure most of what I've said has already been discussed, I just thought I'd throw my view in there Thanks Matt

19-02-2010, 16:12	#87 (permalink)
dennyma Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1	intermediate level and After Effects in a couple of days using these videos. They have a great function where you can set talking to double speed, so although the narrator sounds like a chipmunk you can complete in double time.

05-03-2010, 06:17	#88 (permalink)
Ramzi Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 37	great topic! a lot of useful websites. The Web Developer Toolbar plugin for firefox also is a great tool. It allows you to validate your own CSS and HTML. But it also has a lot of handy features to check how your own and other websites are built. Disable CSS, edit CSS, Display DIV order, Outline positioned elements...

05-03-2010, 08:19	#90 (permalink)
jannethayden Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 19	Very informative thread

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flyingwodka Design wh0re™ Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 103	Typechart – Browse Web Type, Grab CSS.

10-03-2010, 10:33	#92 (permalink)
Ramzi Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 37	i just found this insanely handy tool to make your menu's. holy shit! this makes things a lot easier. probably gonna use this. CSS Menu Generator any thoughts on this?

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