html basic - DW + more

Mp4 · 18 Mar 2010 at 22:49

Hi guys,

I know minimal HTML , i know this is very outdated now and i've mainly used DreamWeaver over the years. I've created a few standard sites for people etc but nothing amazing.
Is using DW cheating or is it possible to create complex sites without knowing code (i can hardly remember passwords not alone php / css etc)

I'm currently off work so thought i might as well learn something

Ta
Mp4

Pho · 18 Mar 2010 at 23:00

You'll be much, much better off learning how to code manually. HTML isn't too difficult and it will make things much simpler to fix when they inevitably go wrong or when Dreamweaver and the like can't do what you need.

From a quick Google these might be good:
http://htmldog.com/guides/
http://net.tutsplus.com/tutorials/s...ilding-a-set-of-website-designs-step-by-step/

Ryan0r · 19 Mar 2010 at 09:57

Dreamweaver is simply a way of streamlining the process, but i agree with Pho - you really want a solid understanding as a foundation so you can get into the code and fine tune things.

I'd recommend getting a couple of good HTML & CSS books and working your way through them.

gord · 19 Mar 2010 at 10:44

Books are expensive and dated.

Get yourself to Tizag.com and learn html by doing it. Code yourself from the start to the end. DW is fine for setting up the documents (I haven't learnt the doctype code and yet know people who think its vital to know off by heart) but use the code view and don't be tempted.

Mp4 · 19 Mar 2010 at 11:29

Ta guys i shall look at Tizag

Tripnologist · 19 Mar 2010 at 11:59

gord said:
I haven't learnt the doctype code

You're not the only one. I have a base template I use for everything so never have to type it out.

I wonder how many people actually can type it out from memory.

Yakyb · 19 Mar 2010 at 12:14

w3 schools is the best place to go can learn basic html in under 1 hour

gord · 19 Mar 2010 at 12:38

Tripnologist said:
You're not the only one. I have a base template I use for everything so never have to type it out.

I wonder how many people actually can type it out from memory.

I was told I should learn it for interviews as web dev companies can ask as a test to see what you would do without your computer.

My opinion was if web dev was mission critical then you have systems in place to catch that. If that is failing then there's something wrong with the business.. not with me not knowing the doctype mumbo jumbo.

Tripnologist · 19 Mar 2010 at 14:10

That surprises me that they would ask about something so... trivial. If I was looking to hire someone, I'd be far more interested in how they decide to go about creating something be it c# or html/css than if they took the time to memorise a doctype. I mean, anyone could do that really.