What Is Dreamweaver 8?

At its roots, Macromedia Dreamweaver 8 is a WYSIWIG (what you see is what you get) XHTML generator. This means if you change something on the screen inside Dreamweaver 8, it will show you the results instantly and write the proper code for you. In contrast, if you were to code the XHTML by hand in a non-WYSIWIG editor, you would have to write the code and then view the results from inside a Web browser, write more code, and check again. The instant feedback of a live design environment such as Dreamweaver 8 speeds up your workflow tremendously, because you can see whether you like the results while you are working.

About Daniel and Garo

Daniel Short

Daniel Short has been doing the Web gig since the end of 1998 and helps operate a successful Web development company, Site-Drive, Inc. He is also the Lead Developer for Cartweaver, driving the development of future versions of the shopping cart solution.

Dan is the author of several Dreamweaver video-based training titles in the lynda.com Online Training Library®. Dan was also a co-author of Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004 Magic and contributing author to the previous edition, as well as a contributing author to the Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004 Bible and its previous edition. He has also written articles for several resource sites, such as AListApart.com and the Macromedia Developer Center.

Garo Green

Garo Green is the Chief Operating Officer for lynda.com, a leader in software books and video training for creative professionals. Garo has developed custom curriculum and courseware for software training, and has taught courses in hardware and software. Garo is the author of the Dreamweaver Hands-On Training books and many video training titles in the lynda.com Online Training Library®.