Macromedia Dreamweaver 8 Beyond the Basics Hands on Training

Description

Are you already up to speed on the fundamentals of Dreamweaver? Do you know how create a simple Web site, fill it with text and graphics, add navigation and links, and test/post the final product? If so, you're ready to move beyond the basics.

Macromedia Dreamweaver 8 Beyond the Basics is all about stepping up to that next level. This book expands your skill set with advanced coverage on integrating dynamic content in your Web sites. Through a series of carefully developed, step-by-step exercises and training movies, you will learn how to build a professional Web site - using source files and designs supplied on the book's CD-ROM. Along the way, you'll find extensive coverage of all the program's new features: drag-and-drop integration of XML data feeds, improved CSS support, advanced style rendering toolbar, the industry's first integrated Web accessibility evaluation tool for Section 508 and WCAG 2 checkpoints, and more!

CONTENTS:

Getting started
Designing layouts with CSS
Creating CSS column layouts
Building CSS navigation systems
Taking CSS further
Working with advanced templates
Utilizing rapid coding techniques
Setting up an XML feed
Implementing Ajax in Dreamweaver 8
Incorporating sIFR text
Working in groups
Designing for Contribute
Optimizing for search engines
Building usable forms
Integrating multimedia content