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Classic web design platform from Adobe that easily integrates with popular content management systems

Classic web design platform from Adobe that easily integrates with popular content management systems

Vote: (434 votes)

Program license: Trial version

Developer: Adobe

Version: 2020 21.1.15413

Works under: Windows

Also available for Mac

Vote:

Program license

(434 votes)

Trial version

Developer

Version

Adobe

2020 21.1.15413

Works under:

Also available for

Windows

Mac

Pros

  • Produces Clean Code
  • Multiple Coding Language Support
  • Powerful Functions
  • Multimedia Integration
  • WordPress Integration
  • CSS Inspection Improvements

Cons

  • Requires Creative Cloud Subscription
  • Long Installation
  • Steep Learning Curve

Adobe Dreamweaver is a professional-grade web design app used by a vast number of people in the field of web development and creative design.

The latest version of Adobe Dreamweaver includes a number of small improvements rather than a few large changes. These small improvements are designed to streamline the process of coding so that it's easier and as fast as possible. A few of the new features added to this version of Dreamweaver include Live View Editing, Element Quick View, Live Insert, and the Help Center. When using the Live View feature, you can directly insert HTML elements and get an instant view of the changes.

This software uses a philosophy that centers around the idea of seeing your changes as you make them. This helps you see exactly how changes you make affect every aspect of the final product. If you don't like the default view that makes this possible, you can use the view mode that shows only code. With a split view, both views become visible at once. You can add audio, video, or images to your creation with simple drag-and-drop functionality, or you can use coding to insert such content. If you aren't happy with the layout of the elements, you can arrange them in any way you like.

In order to take full advantage of everything Dreamweaver can do, you'll need a working knowledge base related to HTML and CSS. The software includes several style sheets for CSS and HTML, but these will only take you so far. Like all the other major apps in the Adobe family, Dreamweaver is now part of the Creative Cloud subscription service.

Adobe isn't known for creating apps with exceptionally intuitive interfaces, and Dreamweaver is no different. Professionals will have no trouble using the software to its full potential, but it would take months or even years of practice and training to reach that level. Unlike older versions of Dreamweaver that were sold by permanent licenses, this version with Creative Cloud integration is part of a subscription plan that uses a monthly fee model instead. With the Creative Cloud, your projects are securely backed up, and you can make changes to your content from nearly anywhere. The main downside to the software is that you must maintain a monthly subscription to use it.

Even with the perceived negatives associated with the newest version of Adobe Dreamweaver, it is still a premium option for web design. Many industry professionals reference Dreamweaver as a standard tool, and it certainly has the power to exceed the expectations of those who use it to its full potential. This version supports Adobe ColdFusion, PHP, JavaScript, Ajax, CSS, XML, HTML, and XHTML file formats.

Pros

  • Produces Clean Code
  • Multiple Coding Language Support
  • Powerful Functions
  • Multimedia Integration
  • WordPress Integration
  • CSS Inspection Improvements

Cons

  • Requires Creative Cloud Subscription
  • Long Installation
  • Steep Learning Curve