Webdesign software/programming language

[dakaye]

I'm just wondering what the most common program is that people use to create websites on and what major company's use to create websites. I know they have web designers and all that, but how are they able to make their websites fit all screen resolutions without having any distortion. I have used Frontpage for a few years now and things always seem to go out of alignment on different computers, and I have tried using Dreamweaver as well with not much better results. Does anybody know what I can use, or is there a certain programming language? Thanks

[ChrisK]

I use a mix of Frontpage, Dreamweaver and Notepad

[Bogie]

This is why webdesign is a "profession" - and a well-paying one if you know what you are doing. No software package is going to make anybody a website "designer". It just isn't that simple. Too many variables, too many design possibilities, and it depends on what you are trying to do.

FrontPage is good, but if using FrontPage extensions and functionality, then placing on a Microsoft server system is best (you can use Linux, but ...). Personally, I don't suggest using the full power of FrontPage, but use it as a visual editor with HTML control/editing capabilities.

Dreamweaver is excellent, but not a simple "click, click, click" and website made software.

You need to learn how and why the HTML, and various languages (PHP, CSS, etc.) work.

You also need "an eye" for design and a creative mind. Not everybody can be a doctor, and not everybody can design functional websites.

[ChrisK]

This is why webdesign is a "profession" - and a well-paying one if you know what you are doing. No software package is going to make anybody a website "designer". It just isn't that simple. Too many variables, too many design possibilities, and it depends on what you are trying to do.


Agreed, I use Notepad more often then anything else for 2 reasons, 1 cause I know exactally what codes into the code without a stupid application adding its own code or outdated coding (example strong HTML tag).


Personally, I don't suggest using the full power of FrontPage, but use it as a visual editor with HTML control/editing capabilities.


I really only use FP to create layouts (tables) quickly and then copy the HTML into Notepad and away I go.


You also need "an eye" for design and a creative mind. Not everybody can be a doctor, and not everybody can design functional websites.

...agreed...just looks at Bogies sites...he no doctor :) hehe

[Bogie]

...agreed...just looks at Bogies sites...he no doctor :) heheLOL I originally created my Maltese Falcon website in Nick's original HomePage, many years ago, and have never got around to recreating it to the way I'd like. Same old story of "the mechanics car" I guess :d ... and never enough time.

[ultrabuzz]

Homesite, Bluefish and Quanta are the ones that I use the most, depending what OS i'm booted into when "creative bulb light up".

As much as I don't like using WYSWIG editors, trying to manage a large corporate site that has been "designed" by someone else is next to impossible with a notepad so in those cases, Dreamweaver it is.

[kibboy]

Yes, Dreamweaver is an industry standard no question about it. FP is closely equivalent but Dreamweaver is used by more web developers hands down. That includes large companies and government.

kibb

[chief]

I use a mix of photoshop/imageready for the design, and dreameaver/notepad for the structure. Good combination after you get the hang of it. As far as language goes, I only know java and html, no php :(