Special Edition Using Macromedia Dreamweaver UltraDev 4
Published on 16. October 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
608 pages
978-0-7897-2577-6 (ISBN)
Description
Special Edition Using Macromedia Dreamweaver UltraDev 4 is the ideal reference to help readers understand the fundamentals of Web application development. Starting with step-by-step instruction on basic database fundamentals, the book progresses through more advanced concepts such as programming issues and extensions, guiding readers in developing efficient Web applications with minimal effort. This book provides beginning and more experienced readers alike with all of the information necessary to develop robust Web applications.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 186 mm
Thickness: 35 mm
Weight
988 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7897-2577-6 (9780789725776)
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Persons
NIIT is a Global IT Services and IT Training corporation. NIIT has more than 4,900 employees spread across 37 countries and has generated more than $270 million in revenue in the financial year 2000.
NIIT is actively involved in creating software solutions and learning solutions for markets worldwide. NIIT's software development procedure is controlled and managed through processes that are 100% ISO 9001-certified and assessed at SEI-CMM Level 5 for the maturity of our software processes?ensuring high-quality solutions which are delivered on-time and on-budget. NIIT's client list includes Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Microsoft, NETg, AT&T, Hitachi, Computer Associates, Red Hat, Oracle, Sony, Sun Microsystems, and Toshiba.
NIIT pioneered IT education and training in 1982. NIIT trains more than 350,000 career IT professionals through its network of more than 2000 training centers in more than 26 countries. NIIT has an alumni base of more than 1.5 million IT professionals.
NIIT has one of the world's largest learning content development facilities staffed with more than 900 learning content development professionals. Over the years, NIIT has developed a range of curricula for people with diverse requirements?from students seeking careers in computers, to IT professionals needing advanced training, to global corporate enterprises such as Microsoft, Arthur Andersen, PeopleSoft, Computer Associates, Tivoli Systems, Sun Microsystems, The World Bank, Thomson Learning, Pearson Education, and Oracle who require end-to-end learning solutions.
NIIT is actively involved in creating software solutions and learning solutions for markets worldwide. NIIT's software development procedure is controlled and managed through processes that are 100% ISO 9001-certified and assessed at SEI-CMM Level 5 for the maturity of our software processes?ensuring high-quality solutions which are delivered on-time and on-budget. NIIT's client list includes Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Microsoft, NETg, AT&T, Hitachi, Computer Associates, Red Hat, Oracle, Sony, Sun Microsystems, and Toshiba.
NIIT pioneered IT education and training in 1982. NIIT trains more than 350,000 career IT professionals through its network of more than 2000 training centers in more than 26 countries. NIIT has an alumni base of more than 1.5 million IT professionals.
NIIT has one of the world's largest learning content development facilities staffed with more than 900 learning content development professionals. Over the years, NIIT has developed a range of curricula for people with diverse requirements?from students seeking careers in computers, to IT professionals needing advanced training, to global corporate enterprises such as Microsoft, Arthur Andersen, PeopleSoft, Computer Associates, Tivoli Systems, Sun Microsystems, The World Bank, Thomson Learning, Pearson Education, and Oracle who require end-to-end learning solutions.
Content
Introduction.
This Book Is for You. How This Book Is Organized. How to Use This Book.
I. GETTING READY TO WORK WITH DREAMWEAVER ULTRADEV.
1. Presenting Dreamweaver UltraDev.
Introducing Dreamweaver UltraDev 4. The Evolution of Dreamweaver UltraDev 4. The Features of Dreamweaver UltraDev 4. Web Applications and UltraDev 4. Summary.
2. The UltraDev 4 Environment.
The UltraDev Workflow. The UltraDev Interface. Menus and Toolbar Buttons. Summary.
II. UNDERSTANDING DATABASES, ASP, JSP, AND COLDFUSION.
3. Database Essentials.
Database Fundamentals and Concepts. Basic SQL Syntax. Summary.
4. Understanding the Server Technology: Active Server Pages.
Introduction to Active Server Pages. The Response Object. The Request Object. The Session, Application, and Server Objects. Databases and ASP. Summary.
5. Understanding the Server Technology: JavaServer Pages.
What Is a JavaServer Page? JavaServer Page Syntax. Summary.
6. Understanding the Server Technology: ColdFusion.
Introducing ColdFusion. Working with Databases by Using CFML. Summary.
III. DESIGNING WEB PAGES USING DREAMWEAVER ULTRADEV.
7. Creating Sites and Documents.
Planning a Web Site. Creating a New Site. Working with Documents. Page Layout. Design Considerations. Summary. Troubleshooting. Activity Corner.
8. Working with Text in Documents.
Adding Text and Objects to a Document. Formatting and Editing the Text in a Document. Using HTML Styles and CSS. Summary. Activity Corner.
9. Creating and Managing Images.
Working with Images. Image Formats. Inserting Images into a Page. Inserting Rollover Images into a Web Page. Inserting Navigation Bars into a Page. Formatting Images. Working with Image Maps. Using External Image Editors. Summary. Activity Corner.
10. Linking Pages Together.
Introducing Links. Working with Links. Creating a Jump Menu. Summary. Troubleshooting. Activity Corner.
11. Presenting Content in a Page.
Working with Tables. Managing Data in a Table. Creating and Managing Layers. Working with Frames. Summary. Activity Corner.
12. Building User Interactivity into a Page.
How Forms Work. Using Forms. Working with Form Objects. Processing Forms on the Server Side. Summary. Activity Corner.
13. Adding Multimedia Effects to a Web Page.
Adding Flash, Generator, and Shockwave Media. Adding Fireworks Images to a Page. Adding Sound Effects to a Page. Inserting ActiveX Controls and Java Applets. Adding Client-Side Behaviors. Troubleshooting. Summary. Activity Corner.
14. Optimizing Your Work.
Managing Your Assets. The History Panel. Templates and Libraries. Troubleshooting. Summary. Activity Corner.
15. Editing and Debugging in Code View.
Editing HTML Becomes Easy. Debugging JavaScript Code. Summary.
16. Setting Interface Preferences.
Choosing Your Style. Summary.
IV. CREATING DYNAMIC WEB PAGES.
17. Connecting to a Database.
Database Connections. Creating and Managing Database Connections. Troubleshooting. Summary. Activity Corner.
18. Dreamweaver UltraDev 4 Data Sources.
Understanding Data Sources. Creating and Managing Data Sources. Summary. Activity Corner.
19. Making a Web Page Dynamic.
Adding Dynamic Elements to a Web Page. Adding More Functionality to the Dynamic Content. Summary. Activity Corner.
20. Building Dynamic Web Applications.
Adding a Search Feature to a Page. Adding, Updating, and Deleting Data in a Database. Troubleshooting. Summary. Activity Corner.
21. Managing Site Access.
Preventing Unauthorized Access to a Site. Copying and Pasting Access Rights to Other Pages. Logging Out of a Web Page. Summary. Activity Corner.
22. Managing Your Web Site.
File Transfer and Synchronization. Working in a Team. Checking Links and Fixing Broken Links. Summary.
23. Customizing Dreamweaver UltraDev 4.
Modifying the UltraDev Interface. Using the Keyboard Shortcut Editor. Customizing the Objects Panel. Customizing the Menu System. Customizing Dialog Boxes. Customizing Data Formats. Customizing Server Behaviors. Summary.
V. EXTENDING THE CAPABILITIES OF DREAMWEAVER ULTRADEV.
24. Introducing Extensions.
The Concept of Extensions. The Document Object Model. JavaScript in Extensions. Summary.
25. Interface Extensions.
Extending Objects. Extending Commands. Extending Property Inspectors. Extending Floating Panels. Summary.
VI. Appendixes.
Appendix A. Installing and Configuring Supporting Technologies.
Internet Information Server (IIS) 4.0. Installing SQL Server 7.0. ColdFusion Server 4.5. Dreamweaver UltraDev 4.0. Allaire JRun 3.0. Windows DSN.
Appendix B. Dreamweaver UltraDev Web Sites and References.
JSP Sites. ASP Sites. ColdFusion Sites. Dreamweaver UltraDev Sites. HTML and XML Sites.
Appendix C. XML, HTML, and JavaScript Reference.
XML Reference. HTML Reference. JavaScript Reference.
Appendix D. Creating a Database Using Microsoft Access.
Creating a Database.
Glossary.
Index.
This Book Is for You. How This Book Is Organized. How to Use This Book.
I. GETTING READY TO WORK WITH DREAMWEAVER ULTRADEV.
1. Presenting Dreamweaver UltraDev.
Introducing Dreamweaver UltraDev 4. The Evolution of Dreamweaver UltraDev 4. The Features of Dreamweaver UltraDev 4. Web Applications and UltraDev 4. Summary.
2. The UltraDev 4 Environment.
The UltraDev Workflow. The UltraDev Interface. Menus and Toolbar Buttons. Summary.
II. UNDERSTANDING DATABASES, ASP, JSP, AND COLDFUSION.
3. Database Essentials.
Database Fundamentals and Concepts. Basic SQL Syntax. Summary.
4. Understanding the Server Technology: Active Server Pages.
Introduction to Active Server Pages. The Response Object. The Request Object. The Session, Application, and Server Objects. Databases and ASP. Summary.
5. Understanding the Server Technology: JavaServer Pages.
What Is a JavaServer Page? JavaServer Page Syntax. Summary.
6. Understanding the Server Technology: ColdFusion.
Introducing ColdFusion. Working with Databases by Using CFML. Summary.
III. DESIGNING WEB PAGES USING DREAMWEAVER ULTRADEV.
7. Creating Sites and Documents.
Planning a Web Site. Creating a New Site. Working with Documents. Page Layout. Design Considerations. Summary. Troubleshooting. Activity Corner.
8. Working with Text in Documents.
Adding Text and Objects to a Document. Formatting and Editing the Text in a Document. Using HTML Styles and CSS. Summary. Activity Corner.
9. Creating and Managing Images.
Working with Images. Image Formats. Inserting Images into a Page. Inserting Rollover Images into a Web Page. Inserting Navigation Bars into a Page. Formatting Images. Working with Image Maps. Using External Image Editors. Summary. Activity Corner.
10. Linking Pages Together.
Introducing Links. Working with Links. Creating a Jump Menu. Summary. Troubleshooting. Activity Corner.
11. Presenting Content in a Page.
Working with Tables. Managing Data in a Table. Creating and Managing Layers. Working with Frames. Summary. Activity Corner.
12. Building User Interactivity into a Page.
How Forms Work. Using Forms. Working with Form Objects. Processing Forms on the Server Side. Summary. Activity Corner.
13. Adding Multimedia Effects to a Web Page.
Adding Flash, Generator, and Shockwave Media. Adding Fireworks Images to a Page. Adding Sound Effects to a Page. Inserting ActiveX Controls and Java Applets. Adding Client-Side Behaviors. Troubleshooting. Summary. Activity Corner.
14. Optimizing Your Work.
Managing Your Assets. The History Panel. Templates and Libraries. Troubleshooting. Summary. Activity Corner.
15. Editing and Debugging in Code View.
Editing HTML Becomes Easy. Debugging JavaScript Code. Summary.
16. Setting Interface Preferences.
Choosing Your Style. Summary.
IV. CREATING DYNAMIC WEB PAGES.
17. Connecting to a Database.
Database Connections. Creating and Managing Database Connections. Troubleshooting. Summary. Activity Corner.
18. Dreamweaver UltraDev 4 Data Sources.
Understanding Data Sources. Creating and Managing Data Sources. Summary. Activity Corner.
19. Making a Web Page Dynamic.
Adding Dynamic Elements to a Web Page. Adding More Functionality to the Dynamic Content. Summary. Activity Corner.
20. Building Dynamic Web Applications.
Adding a Search Feature to a Page. Adding, Updating, and Deleting Data in a Database. Troubleshooting. Summary. Activity Corner.
21. Managing Site Access.
Preventing Unauthorized Access to a Site. Copying and Pasting Access Rights to Other Pages. Logging Out of a Web Page. Summary. Activity Corner.
22. Managing Your Web Site.
File Transfer and Synchronization. Working in a Team. Checking Links and Fixing Broken Links. Summary.
23. Customizing Dreamweaver UltraDev 4.
Modifying the UltraDev Interface. Using the Keyboard Shortcut Editor. Customizing the Objects Panel. Customizing the Menu System. Customizing Dialog Boxes. Customizing Data Formats. Customizing Server Behaviors. Summary.
V. EXTENDING THE CAPABILITIES OF DREAMWEAVER ULTRADEV.
24. Introducing Extensions.
The Concept of Extensions. The Document Object Model. JavaScript in Extensions. Summary.
25. Interface Extensions.
Extending Objects. Extending Commands. Extending Property Inspectors. Extending Floating Panels. Summary.
VI. Appendixes.
Appendix A. Installing and Configuring Supporting Technologies.
Internet Information Server (IIS) 4.0. Installing SQL Server 7.0. ColdFusion Server 4.5. Dreamweaver UltraDev 4.0. Allaire JRun 3.0. Windows DSN.
Appendix B. Dreamweaver UltraDev Web Sites and References.
JSP Sites. ASP Sites. ColdFusion Sites. Dreamweaver UltraDev Sites. HTML and XML Sites.
Appendix C. XML, HTML, and JavaScript Reference.
XML Reference. HTML Reference. JavaScript Reference.
Appendix D. Creating a Database Using Microsoft Access.
Creating a Database.
Glossary.
Index.