Chapter 2. Building Applications in Dreamweaver Workspace

Macromedia Dreamweaver has grown over the years to be quite a substantial program with many features, options, and methods of working. With the introduction of Dreamweaver MX, the two realms of Web design and Web development were brought together in a new interface with enhanced features for both coders and designers.

Whether you're totally new to Dreamweaver or just new to creating dynamic Web applications with Dreamweaver, this chapter will help you find your bearings. The first part of the chapter is an exploration of the Dreamweaver workspace with an emphasis on its application-building capabilities. In addition to providing an overview of the Web authoring environment, you'll also find clear directions on getting started with dynamic pages. The balance of the chapter deals specifically with the basics of Web application tools that are standard in Dreamweaver. Everything from applying server behaviors to working in Live Data view is described.