Your one-stop Dreamweaver reference, filled with the latest tips and techniques

Whether you're new to Web site development or simply want to learn all the cool new stuff in Dreamweaver CS4, this book has what you need in one convenient package. It gets you going with Dreamweaver basics and the essentials of a good Web site, and then shows you how to add zing with Spry effects, set up Contribute, build dynamic pages, and more!

* Learn the landscape — get familiar with the workspace, use the toolbars and panels, and set preferences
* Wow them with your site — plan, design, build, and manage a site that meets your audience's expectations
* Make it shine — add Flash® files, movies, and sound, and keep your site updated with Cascading Style Sheets
* Snip, snip — create and use code snippets and history panel commands
* Layer it on — explore the versatility of layers and use them with CSS, JavaScript® behaviors, or Flash movies
* Keep it clean — review source formatting and clean up your code to avoid errors when publishing your site
* Go configure — extend your site with Web applications and configure database connections using PHP, ASP.NET, or ColdFusion®
* Dynamic data — make your site shine with dynamic content and forms

Open the book and find:

* A guide to planning and designing a site
* The basics of Web design workflow
* How to insert rollovers and interactive media
* Steps for setting up links
* How to use Server Side Includes
* Why and how to make pages XHTML-compliant
* How to collaborate through a Contribute site
* Cool Web applications you can build