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March 14, 2025
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Is PHP Dreamweaver friendly?

  • March 14, 2025
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A web devolper made some php pages for me. Only thing, in DW don't see the main image at the top of the page, I only see text.  Also warning that on server.  I'm used to html for years. What is this?  Thanks

Correct answer Nancy OShea

Talk to your developer. 

 

PHP is a server-side programming language.  For best results, you need a local testing server installed on your computer to parse scripts into something readable by browsers -- i.e. localhost/yoursite/index.php (your home page)

 

Common testing servers for Win/Mac: Wamp, Xampp or Mamp.

https://helpx.adobe.com/dreamweaver/using/set-testing-server.html

 

Once your testing server is up and running, switch to LIVE view in Dreamweaver CC.

 

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Nancy OShea
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Nancy OSheaCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
March 14, 2025

Talk to your developer. 

 

PHP is a server-side programming language.  For best results, you need a local testing server installed on your computer to parse scripts into something readable by browsers -- i.e. localhost/yoursite/index.php (your home page)

 

Common testing servers for Win/Mac: Wamp, Xampp or Mamp.

https://helpx.adobe.com/dreamweaver/using/set-testing-server.html

 

Once your testing server is up and running, switch to LIVE view in Dreamweaver CC.

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
larry45Author
Inspiring
March 14, 2025

Thanks Nancy, will look into!