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Foundation Dreamweaver MX 2004
Dreamweaver MX 2004 is the latest version of Macromedia's world-class visual web-authoring tool, which includes powerful yet easy-to-use database integration. Unlike many other books, Foundation Dreamweaver MX 2004 focuses on both sides of coin -- no matter what your background, this book will give you a solid foundation in graphic design and layout
issues as well as full training in the powerful server-side and database integration features that Dreamweaver offers. The truth is that in today's climate database integration is no more of an extra than faultless visual design, and this book is here to guide you through this new world, covering dynamic scripting with PHP and the popular MySQL database. This book covers:
Site design and layout principles
Using templates and Cascading Style Sheets to create advanced site designs
Adding interactivity to pages with PHP script
Setting up PHP and MySQL to create powerful dynamic database-driven applications
Even if you are already using Dreamweaver and want to extend your skills towards dynamic content, interactive and engaging to your visitors. Or maybe you're a developer who wants to make the most of this sophisticated productivity tool and take full advantage of the renowned Dreamweaver interface to improve your workflow. Foundation Dreamweaver MX 2004 gives you the essential grounding that you'll need in the all-important design context. Whether a complete novice or a past user, after reading this book, you'll be fluent in the full breadth of the powerful functionality that Dreamweaver MX 2004 has to offer. This book presents a unique learning curve backed up by solid real-world case studies and tutorials.
Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004 makes this all possible, and Foundation Dreamweaver MX 2004 makes it easier than you could have imagined! This book will benefit you if you're:
Someone who wants to learn Dreamweaver MX 2004, but only wants a static site.
The same, but who might take a look at dynamic sites later.
Someone who already has a static site, but wants to make it dynamic.
Someone who wants to create a dynamic site from scratch.
Those who want to improve their sites and learn best practices and web standards.
Summary of Contents:
Chapter 01: Introducing Dreamweaver MX 2004
Chapter 02: Introducing our Case study
Chapter 03: Working with Dreamweaver
Chapter 04: Creating a Layout
Chapter 05: Beginning Page Layout in Dreamweaver
Chapter 06: Internal Page Layout in Dreamweaver
Chapter 07: Creating a Template
Chapter 08: Adding Content
Chapter 09: Working with Code
Chapter 10. Introducing dynamic content with PHP
Chapter 11. Getting interactive with forms
Chapter 12. Pages that think for themselves
Chapter 13. PHP/MySQL: the real dynamic duo
Chapter 14: Secure Login and Registration
Chapter 15: Case Study: Content Management System
Appendix A: Dreamweaver Extensions
Introducing Dreamweaver MX 2004.- Introducing Our Case Study.- Working with Dreamweaver.- Creating a Layout.- Beginning Page Layout in Dreamweaver.- Internal Page Layout in Dreamweaver.- Creating a Template.- Adding Content.- Working with Code.- Introducing Dynamic Content.- Using PHP and Apache.- Further PHP.- PHP/MySQL: The Real Dynamic Duo.- Secure Login and Registration.- Case Study.- Appendix A: Dreamweaver Extensions.
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