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Dreamweaver: Like it or not?

I don't like Dreamweaver as I like to code from scratch using another text editor. Am I missing out on something?

7 Answers

Kevin Korte
Kevin Korte
28,149 Points

What do you mean? I code from scratch on it. I don't use the built in "functions" it has like the menu or form validations. You don't have to use those. But there are some really nice features that are useful. Such as highlighting broken or unclosed tags upon Save; telling you what class or id a closing tag belongs to, easy asset and image links.

I really enjoy it.

Question updated. It's a huge software compared to other code editors. Is Dreamweaver not slowing down your work with all its features, functions, or whatever?

Kevin Korte
Kevin Korte
28,149 Points

I guess I wouldn't really know how to answer that honestly, except for I don't think it does. I love how it hints code completion when I start typing, or automatically closes whatever the last open tag is as soon as I type </ whether it be an anchor, div, etc.

It might not be right for you, but I enjoy using it.

Chris Macke
Chris Macke
1,791 Points

I've switched to a different IDE, but when I did use it, I enjoyed it for the visual WYSIWYG features. Not so much for creating elements, but simply for selecting a spot visually, then switching to code view. When you're using other apps, it's somewhat less intuitive searching line by line for the spot you want to tweak (on large pages). One problem, besides being expensive, is that you have to keep upgrading just to keep up with new features. That's one reason why they've switched to the forced subscription model. Code completion is nice, too, but that's available with the cheaper JetBrains IDE's, Coda, Sublime, etc.

Matt Campbell
Matt Campbell
9,767 Points

I use Dreamweaver and really like it. I used to use the built in preview but find its best just to use it fr writing code and leaving the built in stuff, if that makes sense.

The autocomplete is great as is the file management and site management.

John Wheal
John Wheal
27,969 Points

I've just started using Adobe Edge Code. http://html.adobe.com/edge/code/

Dave Campbell
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Dave Campbell
Front End Web Development Techdegree Graduate 31,314 Points

Love Dreamweaver and use it daily.

Tend to just sit in the code view and view that changes in the browser on a refresh. But there are so many huge features that are a bonus - up to you how/or if you use them.

I've found that many employers required me to know how to use Dreamweaver.