Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004: Training from the Source

by Khristine Annwn Page

Contains 18 project-based tutorials based on Macromedia's Dreamweaver MX 2004. This guide shows how to create and maintain Web sites in an environment that integrates both visual editing and code... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0321219198
• ISBN13: 9780321219190
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Macromedia Press
• Length: 579 Pages
• Weight: 2.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 8.0" x 10.1"

Customer Reviews

Dreamweaver simplified - Super examples

This is the textbook for a class I'm taking on Dreamweaver 2004MX - the book shows great step-by-step exercises. I have others, but really prefer this one. The instructor of my class is literally following this book chapter by chapter (although is changing some of the order). I'm a visual learner & the text & examples are easy to follow. If you set aside the time to actually work through the lessons, you will learn this complex program. Enjoy!

Great Book!

In college I used to do some freelance web design using Dreamweaver/Fireworks 4. Then I moved on to other career paths, and 3 years later I want to get back into web development. I got a demo of Dreamweaver MX, and I was totally lost. At the recommendation of my local Macromedia User Group Admin, I checked out this book. It was a perfect combination of review (the small amount of things I remembered from 4) and all of the great new functions. I really liked how the author integrated all of the lessons within the framework of the "Lights of the Coast" website. (Even though I catch myself getting really tired of lighthouses by the time I was done). The lessons were the right length to get a firm understanding, without overkill or boring me to sleep. The steps for the most part we straight forward, and in bold type. There were a few sections where I was confused if the author wanted me to perform an action, or if it was just a side note (not in bold type). A couple extra screenshots through longer lessons could have relieved some confusion if I was really doing things correctly. I am surprised the author spent as much time with frames and tables, and only one chapter on CSS. But I also understand that this is a basics book, and they wanted to cover the major functionalities. Luckily most of the lessons did not require the previous lesson to be complete, so the reader is able to jump around. (Skipping frames didn't stop me from learning about forms). And even if they did the completed lesson files were already available. In summary, I highly recommend this book to any newcomer or out of practice user like myself. The lessons were organized with quality content. The ability to pick and choose from topics is essential. I'm sure I will read this book a few more times before I move on. I also look forward to reading more "From the Source" books, especially the Flash and Dreamweaver w/ PHP, Coldfusion. 5 out of 5

Comprehensive yet simple

In my attempt to learn Dreamweaver MX 2004 I purchased 5 books on the subject and scoured through dozens of others to find the most comprehensive yet easy to understand book. This book tops the list in both categories. Outlined below are some of the most helpful and useful features in this book. 1. Written in plain English without coming across as overly technical and with a full explanation of "WHY" things are done the way they are. 2. Step-by-step tutorials that not only walk you through the exercise, but also explain ALL the options available to you for each command/segment. This leaves you the option of either going through the options or just breezing through the basic exercises. 3. Helpful "tips and notes" are also a part of each step to introduce the reader to different methods of performing the same function. 4. Very well structured (chapter listing below): a. Dreamweaver Basics b. Adding Content to a Page c. Working with Graphics d. Creating Links e. Designing with Tables f. Developing Style Sheets g. Using Library Items h. Using Templates i. Creating Frames j. Creating Forms k. Adding User Interactivity l. Managing Your Site m. Accessibility and Testing n. Editing The Code o. Using Find and Replace p. Creating Layers q. Extending Dreamweaver 5. Easy enough to be used as a reference book after you complete the tutorials. Best book for your dollars, bar-none!

Excellent for the Beginner

I purchased Dreamweaver MX 2004 not knowing a thing about web design/programming. After 1 day with this book, I was able to create basic pages. After finishing the book in 1 week, I feel that I have a very good BASIC understanding of Dreamweaver. This book was very beneficial to me.

Excellent Book

Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004: Training from the Source is a project based book with the goal of learning Dreamweaver 2004 in a hands on approach. There are 17 lessons and other resource material. The topic is lighthouses. Each chapter builds on past concepts taught and progresses in a logical manner. Each chapter contains very concise step by step directions. Screen shots are abundent. The additional tips and notes are very useful. The production techniques are valuable. After finishing the book I went and visited two of the lighthouses. Excellent!