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March 28, 2007
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Does Dreamweaver CS3 has any improement in server-side application development?

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Hi:
I learnt about DW from DW 3.0 and used it from DW4 in all my applications. From Ultradev it had great server-side application development tools. I went to the New Features part but found no new server-side application features for DW CS3 which is officially the first adobe's DW.
I wonder I am wrong or there is no new feature in this field in the CS3 version.
Thanks
Benign
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Inspiring
April 2, 2007
Pizza Good wrote:
> purchasing Interakt which has some amazing tools that were light years
> beyond the tools that Dreamweaver came with.
>
> But then again this is all SPECULATION as I am sure someone will point out.
> :-)

Well, it *is* speculation, but the development of a new version of
software takes about 18 months. InterAKT was acquired in September, very
late in the development cycle. I'm sure there will be news from Adobe
Systems Romania, as it's now called, in the not too distant future, but
I've no idea when.

In the meantime, concentrate on the features that have been announced.
They are very impressive.

--
David Powers, Adobe Community Expert
Author, "Foundation PHP for Dreamweaver 8" (friends of ED)
Author, "PHP Solutions" (friends of ED)
http://foundationphp.com/
Inspiring
April 2, 2007
It would sure be sad to think that Dreamweaver CS3 does not have at least
one new feature when it comes to server-side coding especially after
purchasing Interakt which has some amazing tools that were light years
beyond the tools that Dreamweaver came with.

But then again this is all SPECULATION as I am sure someone will point out.
:-)



"David Powers" <david@example.com> wrote in message
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> Pizza Good wrote:
>> It's just interesting that Adobe would not mention anything about
>> server-side coding as part of their announcement of CS3. Sure, we have to
>> wait till it's out but why not mention anything about it like they did
>> for other new features.
>
> I think you have just answered your own question. The Adobe announcement
> concentrated on new features.
>
> --
> David Powers, Adobe Community Expert
> Author, "Foundation PHP for Dreamweaver 8" (friends of ED)
> Author, "PHP Solutions" (friends of ED)
> http://foundationphp.com/


April 2, 2007
That's exactly what I am talking abt. At least it should have some touch of INTERAKT tools.
Thanks
Benign
Inspiring
April 2, 2007
Pizza Good wrote:
> It's just interesting that Adobe would not mention anything about
> server-side coding as part of their announcement of CS3. Sure, we have to
> wait till it's out but why not mention anything about it like they did for
> other new features.

I think you have just answered your own question. The Adobe announcement
concentrated on new features.

--
David Powers, Adobe Community Expert
Author, "Foundation PHP for Dreamweaver 8" (friends of ED)
Author, "PHP Solutions" (friends of ED)
http://foundationphp.com/
Inspiring
April 2, 2007
Dude...why are you being so hostile?

It's just interesting that Adobe would not mention anything about
server-side coding as part of their announcement of CS3. Sure, we have to
wait till it's out but why not mention anything about it like they did for
other new features.



"Deaf Web Designer" <webforumsuser@macromedia.com> wrote in message
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> Benign,
>
> I have a real quick question for you, Benign. Where did you get this
> impression or idea that Adobe is dropping server-side app capacity in
> Dreamweaver CS3? How did you know that it is the case? Have you see it in
> person physically and hands-on, no? I assume that it is obviously not
> possible
> at this time.
>
> Perhaps that you hold your prompt judgement or anger or hold your
> accusation
> that Adobe drop this capacity. Perhaps that you ought to wait until
> Dreamweaver
> CS3 is being officially released in retail market, and if you are overly
> concerned about if Dreamweaver CS3's server-side capacity has been
> dropped --
> then perhaps that you want to test-drive and see it for yourself before
> making
> a judgement **without** knowing the real facts. Once you see or know the
> facts,
> then you can decide based on what you know.
>
> I am concerned that your statement is being misled and led other people
> into
> wrong impression about this issue. Let's sit tight and hold your breath
> until
> appropriate time. Only time will tell.
>
> Hope that helps.
>
>
quote:

Originally posted by: Benign
> Hi:
> I learnt about DW from DW 3.0 and used it from DW4 in all my applications.
> From Ultradev it had great server-side application development tools. I
> went to
> the New Features part but found no new server-side application features
> for DW
> CS3 which is officially the first adobe's DW.
> I wonder I am wrong or there is no new feature in this field in the CS3
> version.
> Thanks
> Benign

>
>
>


Inspiring
March 29, 2007
Benign wrote:
> I wonder I am wrong or there is no new feature in this field in the CS3
> version.

I wonder if you have ever told Adobe what new features you would like to
see in Dreamweaver? The feature request form is an open invitation to
tell the development team what's important to you.

http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/mmform/index.cfm?name=wishform

--
David Powers, Adobe Community Expert
Author, "Foundation PHP for Dreamweaver 8" (friends of ED)
Author, "PHP Solutions" (friends of ED)
http://foundationphp.com/
Deaf_Web_Designer
Inspiring
March 29, 2007
Benign,

Perhaps that you went ahead by having wildest, overly second-guess without knowing the real facts whether if Dreamweaver CS3 supports server-side capacity or not.

So, I have a real quick question for you, Benign. Where did you get this impression or idea that Adobe is dropping server-side app capacity in Dreamweaver CS3? How did you know that it is the case? Have you see it physically and have had the opportunity to have hands-on around Dreamweaver CS3 yourself, no? I assume that it is obviously not possible at this time.

Perhaps that you hold your prompt judgement or anger or hold your accusation that Adobe drop this capacity. Perhaps that you ought to wait until Dreamweaver CS3 is being officially released in retail market, and if you are overly concerned about if Dreamweaver CS3's server-side capacity has been dropped -- then perhaps that you want to test-drive and see it for yourself before making a judgement **without** knowing the real facts. Once you see or know the facts, then you can decide based on what you know.

I am concerned that your statement is being misled and led other people into wrong impression about this issue. Let's sit tight and hold your breath until appropriate time. Only time will tell.

Hope that helps.

[post script: Once Dreamweaver CS3, the product itself is being officially shipped -- either online or through air/ground shipping from Adobe store, or any authorized Adobe reseller stores -- at that time, you would be able to download and test drive and evaluate whether if Dreamweaver CS3 have the capacity or not.]

quote:

Originally posted by: Benign
Hi:
I learnt about DW from DW 3.0 and used it from DW4 in all my applications. From Ultradev it had great server-side application development tools. I went to the New Features part but found no new server-side application features for DW CS3 which is officially the first adobe's DW.
I wonder I am wrong or there is no new feature in this field in the CS3 version.
Thanks
Benign


March 29, 2007
WOW! I never said that Adobe GAVE UP server-side tools. I just said that in the new features parts of adobe.com I saw no new server-side options. That's it. As you remember in every upgrade from ultradev we had some new feature (plus the design or CSS) in server side options. Like support better support for PHP in DW2004.
Adobe bought INTERAKT and I thought maybe all the options in INTERAKT extensions can be considerd in CS3 version.
I accep that some of ajax tools in new version of CS3 look very cool but I was expecting a huge new features collection of server-side tools in this version.
That's it. I do not want mislead someone or something like that. All I am saying is : I HOPE THERE WILL MORE NEW FEATURES THAN WHAT THEY PUT IN THE WEBSITE. That's it.
I hope nobody gets misled. I love DW no matter what.
Thanks
Benign
Inspiring
March 28, 2007
Looks like Adobe droppped the ball on this one. I'm very disappointed.