Dreamweaver vs. BBEdit

Discussion in 'HTML & Website Design' started by ComicStix, Sep 5, 2009.

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    Hey!

    I am kind of new to web developing. I have Dreamweaver and BBEdit and I don't know which one to use. I use both and I like Dreamweaver's code and design view. Don't they both basically do the same thing? Which one is better? I have been using BBEdit lately but it has been a pain refreshing a browser window whenever I want to see my site.

    Thanks!
    ComicSTix
     
    ComicStix, Sep 5, 2009 IP
  2. footballmad

    footballmad Greenhorn

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    I use Dreamweaver and would recommend using that. From my experience it is the most advanced Web editor around and at the same time easy to use.
     
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  3. jamesicus

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    In my opinion, HTML-Kit (a free and easy download/installation) is the very best editor/development facility.

    Check out http://jp29.org/htmlkit.htm and be sure to read the lead-off caveat.

    James
     
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  4. senthil_sivanath

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    I use notepad++ for developing PHP (open source).

    Saves $$ for me.
     
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  5. ThE.BeSS

    ThE.BeSS Member

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    i have worked with dreamweaver and its very good for developing but it costs money ,now i use Notepad++ it is a very good text editor ,php editor and much more
     
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  6. ceban

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    If you're coding only html + css - in my opinion, better than DW there's nothing.
    If you need also php and js, or other languages, for a mac I recommend:
    1) Textmate (lightweight and simple, but very very powerfull)
    2) Aptana (open source, heavy for slow machines, powerfull with javascript)
    3) Eclipse PDT (as aptana, but with less support for javascript)
     
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  7. ComicStix

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    I am a beginner so all I would be doing is HTML and CSS. Thanks guys! I already have Dreamweaver so I think I will just use that.
     
    ComicStix, Sep 7, 2009 IP