- Unknown Binding: 319 pages
- Publisher: New Riders (2003)
- Language English
- ASIN: B0006SA7BS
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is not for the basic beginer, but it contains heeps of useful - no essential Dreamweaver tips, the lessons are well explained and very easy to follow, everyone will learn something. Having used numerous computer training books, this is one of the best.
For designers and tech heads alike you will not be disapointed.
For designers and tech heads alike you will not be disapointed.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This really is a very good book, made more interesting by the varying approaches of the different authors. The first lesson is especially enlightening for newcomers to the Macromedia way of doing things, as it leads you very clearly and concisely through the mysteries of how Dreamweaver and Fireworks collaborate and how using them together as intended can save you hours of frustration and brainache.
There are two things I found very disappointing, however. Firstly, there are two projects for learning about Dreamweaver Templates. They both provide excellent tuition in using templates to build static pages with common layout, navigation etc throughout a site. But, like every other book and online tutorial I've rooted out, this book shys away from the issues surrounding DW templates and server-side scripting (ASP, PHP etc) to build truly dynamic sites. There are known issues with DW templates 'throwing away' server-side scripts, but there are also ways to avoid the worst of the problems. Just try finding them published anywhere!!
The second disappointment is, sadly, common to most IT/technical books: the disastrous lack of proof-reading. Chapter 10 in Dreamweaver MX Magic, for example, one of the biggest and most ambitious projects in the book, consistently refers to paths and folders where you should find the working files for your project, but they don't exist on the CD. The files are there, but not in the specified path/folder. Most people buying tutorial books do so because they really need to learn something, many of them being under pressure to learn fast and be productive in a short time, and that is made so much more difficult and stressful if publishers are careless about proof-reading. I can cope because I've been hand coding ASP and SQL for years, as well as running my own web and SQL servers, but I pity any beginners trying to pick their way through these errors. Beginners need to be able to trust the books because they don't have sufficient knowledge to figure out that the book is wrong.
Other than that, however, I must reiterate that the book is generally very good, very educational and, as tutorial books go, one of my better investments. As I type, I'm awaiting delivery of Macromedia Studio MX 2004 and I will certainly be buying the New Riders' 'Magic' books to go with it.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Have fun with this book
28 Aug 2002
Format:Paperback
Dreamweaver MX Magic is a delight. It really is almost like a box of chocolates and you get to pick out whatever piece you want to try. There are thirteen unique projects that cover a wide and useful range of real-world website needs. Each chapter is stand-alone so you can target whatever you need to learn. Each chapter begins with an explanation of what you will accomplish. The accompanying CD provides all required files including copies of the finished projects.
Step-by-step you are walked through the project until it is complete. The steps are very precise and do allow you to complete the project without holes. (Initially copied to the PC, the files are locked but Dreamweaver automatically prompts you to make them writable.) However, as the book states, this is not a beginner's book and it does expect familiarity with Dreamweaver, HTML, and the specific topic at hand. Several times I had to reread a step in order to understand what was intended. Yet, it's all there. No hidden steps.
There are two features that make the book very resourceful. One is the timely screen shots so you can get a visual as to what menu/tab/property to change. Sometimes the screen shots can be tiny at times, but then the necessary parameters are circled. Another nice feature is the extra "notes" that explain nuances such as browser differences or how to maneuver the page in Dreamweaver. Nothing is overlooked.
This is simply an excellent companion book on how to accomplish specific website functions by using Dreamweaver MX. If you're comfortable in Dreamweaver and need guidance on using it to create solid and functional websites, you won't be disappointed.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Dreamweaver MX projects can help you achieve "magic".
8 Oct 2002
Format:Paperback
Great collection of practical step-by-step projects that will improve the reader's websites. While intended for the web designer with some experience, many of the projects are fairly basic and most are clearly written and easy to follow. Expecially useful to me were the chapters on building a basic template, using CCS and building an on-line portfolio (I'm also a photographer). I also plan to use the chapters on adding a "crumb trail" and search function to my websites.
If you can use only 1 or 2 of these projects, the cost of the book is covered - and then some.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
A Good Book, But...
29 Aug 2002
Format:Paperback
After reading and devouring Dreamweaver 4 Magic, I couldn't wait until Dreamweaver MX Magic was published. Now, I am sort of disappointed with the projects presented in this book. It is more of a book of Dreamweaver MX tips and advice on how to make the most of MX. Still, it is a good book- one that will certainly compliment anyone's knowledge of Dreamweaver MX. The NewRiders site will state that presenting the tips, tricks and advice was their goal. It was certainly achieved. A good read and worth the ticket price, but don't forget to take a more serious look at Dreamweaver 4 Magic.
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