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March 14, 2025
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Is PHP Dreamweaver friendly?

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

Nancy OShea
Nancy OSheaCorrect 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

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Nancy OShea
Community Expert
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.

 

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

Thanks Nancy, will look into!

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