Like to build websites in the wild with your MacBook? This concise hands-on guide introduces you to the ideal editor: Coda 2. Rather than clutter your screen with shell access, a separate CSS editor, and a version control app, you’ll discover how Coda’s "one-window web development" bundles everything into one neat application. Take Coda on a trial run, then learn step-by-step how to configure each feature to fit your working style. You’ll find out firsthand how Coda will save you time and effort on your next project.

Get to know Coda’s workflow by building a sample site
Delve into features such as the tab bar, path bar, sidebar, and Sites view
Set up your own development environment—and dig deeper into the editor’s options
Get tips for taking full advantage of the text and MySQL editors
Create a Git or Subversion repository for source control management
Learn the finer points of sharing project documents across a ne