Web editor

squirrel · #1 (**permalink**) 05-23-2007, 01:05 AM

Definitely the most popular choice is Macromedia's Dreamweaver. It helps web developer in the web development process since it can ease the task. But I heard Microsoft's Expression Web is making a noise and a good alternative for Dreamweaver. Have you used this application?

kingjacob · #2 (**permalink**) 05-23-2007, 01:20 AM

I normally use dreamweaver, but its a bit of a resource hog so when Im multi-tasking with FF,CS,etc I prefer to use programmers notepad.

wesley · #3 (**permalink**) 05-23-2007, 02:06 AM

I really just use a glorified notepad - Crimson Editor. I guess that is okay for those that can write themselves but others need something more.

I don't know specifically about Microsoft's Expression Web but I hope it is better than that Front Page. I hope they have spent some serious time developing this product and worked out the kinks.........lol

Gursimran · #4 (**permalink**) 05-23-2007, 11:43 AM

I do not use these type of Softwares for editting. I used to use Frontpage when i was a new bie but now I prefer Notepad++

gladiator · #5 (**permalink**) 05-26-2007, 12:43 AM

Expression Web has a very good review and a far upgrade of Frontpage. Indeed good features of Frontpage were included in Expression Web. One drawback I noticed was that it has minimal support for PHP for obvious reason. Microsoft's own web script is ASP/.NET .

yogesh · #6 (**permalink**) 05-26-2007, 05:10 AM

Haven’t tried expression web, but the front page is pathetic when it comes to dealing with php and css based websites. This is the reason I have started using macromedia dreamweaver.

G11-Tech · #7 (**permalink**) 05-26-2007, 05:54 AM

I've used Dreamweaver for as long as I can remember and wouldn't even consider looking at other alternatives. It's the perfect tool for web design IMO.

gladiator · #8 (**permalink**) 05-26-2007, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by yogesh

Haven’t tried expression web, but the front page is pathetic when it comes to dealing with php and css based websites. This is the reason I have started using macromedia dreamweaver.

Frontpage is a Microsoft product. It will only provide good support to its own web script ASP. Frontpage was deficient that's why Micrsosoft dumped it and came out with a better product which can match Macromedi's Dreamweaver.

subodh · #9 (**permalink**) 05-27-2007, 08:41 AM

When my site is in html, I used frontpage as web editor. Now my sites are in php, so I am using notepad++ for coding and use localhost server to test codes. Regarding pictures, banner photoshop is good.

RovingCalypso · #10 (**permalink**) 05-29-2007, 10:18 PM

Dreamweaver is the most popular. In freeware, I suggest you use NVU. Its great and according to some better than dreamweaver.

My personal experience is that it is easier to use than Dreanweaver,

muffin-man- · #11 (**permalink**) 05-30-2007, 05:49 PM

I use a glorified version of notepad as well. Evrsoft FirstPage. It's quite good with the coloured tags and everything. I prefer working with raw code, so I see no need for me to get Dreamweaver

j.blu · #12 (**permalink**) 05-31-2007, 05:25 AM

I use HTML so I started off with Notepad and Frontpage. Once I discovered Dreamweaver, I use it defaultly. It's a lot more user-friendly than Frontpage is in my opinion. I deal more with graphics than programming, so the more user-friendly the editor is, the better for me.

SSJJ · #13 (**permalink**) 05-31-2007, 07:13 AM

I am using dreamweaver... It is just the best...

joshua · #14 (**permalink**) 06-06-2007, 06:43 AM

Dreamweaver is the best as far as web editing is concerned.The feel and the design is just great-gives you a professional touch while Frontpage seems to be geared towards beginners.

decent-lord · #15 (**permalink**) 06-07-2007, 10:25 PM

I also use the MACROMEDIA dreamweaver for developing my websites . its really cool and easy to use i like making drop down menus in dreamweaver and hope you also do like it.