Web Development: Dreamweaver

Rather than including step-by-step instructions for using Dreamweaver, we're going to provide some good print and online resources. Keep in mind that the best resources are included with the software. Check out the software-based manual under the HELP menu.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Use the following book for quality step-by-step instructions:

Page, Khristine Annwn (2006). Macromedia Dreamweaver 8: Training from the Source. Macromedia Press. (Comes with Trial version)

Optional Texts

If you also want to learn more about Fireworks too, consider purchasing the Suite.

Schulze, Patti (2005). Macromedia Fireworks 8: Training from the Source. Macromedia Press.

Online Tutorials

Some of the best software tutorials are available on the web for free. Rather than developing addition materials that duplicate those already online, I've created links to some of the materials.

Macromedia Dreamweaver is the most popular web development tool for professional web designers. Because it can be used at many levels, beginners as well as advanced users can find success.

The following links use varying versions of Dreamweaver.

• Adobe Resources
  • Adobe Dreamweaver 8
  • Dreamweaver Documentation
  • Dreamweaver Knowledge Base
  • Best Practices in CSS
• Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
  • Teacher Click Tutorials
  • Iowa State Tutorials (scroll down page for Dreamweaver)
  • University of Michigan Tutorials
  • University of Minnesota Tutorials (links to many tutorials)
  • University of Wisconsin Tutorials

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