What version of Dreamweaver are we on?

[Carlisle1500]

I know we've had updates to Dreamweaver. I've reinstalled my machine this weekend but I noticed it say "Dreamweaver 2021" Can you confirm the version  we're on now? 

[Nancy OShea · Accepted solution]

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The latest version of Dreamweaver is the June 2022 release (version 21.3). For more information, see below:

https://helpx.adobe.com/dreamweaver/release-notes.html

[Jon Fritz · Accepted solution]

The latest release Nancy points to is correct. However, while it is offically the June 2022 release, version 21.3, it is still "Adobe Dreamweaver 2021" in program lists and launch icons.

DW has been moved into a minimum maintenance state. Adobe announced they don't plan to add any new features or bug fixes going forward, only OS compatibility patches, security patches, and third party library updates.

Without any major changes planned for DWs future, I assume it will be listed as Dreamweaver 2021 until they officially EOL the program.

[Carlisle1500]

They need to just EOL this product now. I'm glad I spent no money certifying on this product. 

[Nancy OShea]

New features or not, I'm still using DW alongside other web tools without any issues. 

The code editor and site management features work. 

[Chaplain Dale]

Good day Jon,

Do you have a recommendation to replace Dreamweaver?  I have been using it since CS4.  Is there a program that doesn't have too much of a learning curve?  If the powers that be at Adobe would not "deprecate" the whole Dreamweaver program (Like they did with Flash) I would greatly appreciate it.  

All the best,

Chaplain Dale Iannello

[Jon Fritz]

Sorry, I don't really have any recommendations, I still use DW CC2015 for production.

Years ago, when Adobe killed GoLive, I took the leap and learned to code, rather than be dependant on a given program again. 

Programs and features will come and go, the underlying rules of why things work the way they do on a site is all controlled by code.

If Adobe killed DW tomorrow, while I'd miss some of the site management features, it wouldn't be more than a mild annoyance in my daily routine.

[Chaplain Dale]

Thanks for replying so quickly Jon!

I don't like to code and only know the basics.  Sometimes Dreamweaver doesn't allow me to do stuff graphically, so I'm stuck coding what I want in.  Thanks again for your advice and have a blessed day, eh?

All the best,

Chaplain Dale Iannello

[Nancy OShea]

I see no reason to quit using Dreamweaver if it does what you need.  That said, there are many other tools available (free & paid).  Most paid apps have a free trial period.

Insofar as learning curve goes, that's too subjective to address here. There's a learning curve to everything.  How much will depend on you -- your skills, experience and type of projects you want to do. 

CODE EDITORS:
-- Adobe Dreamweaver CC - https://www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver.html
-- Codespaces (free, browser-based) - https://github.com/features/codespaces
-- Nova (Mac only, formerly called Coda) - https://nova.app/
-- Pinegrow (visual web authoring) - https://pinegrow.com/
-- Sublime Text - http://www.sublimetext.com/
-- VS Code (free) - https://code.visualstudio.com/

+ VS Code Preview Extension - https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms-vscode.live-server
-- Wappler ~ Visual Web App Builder - https://wappler.io/
============
ONLINE SITE BUILDERS:
-- Framer- https://www.framer.com/

-- Squarespace - https://www.squarespace.com/
-- Webflow - https://webflow.com
-- Wix - https://www.wix.com/
-- WordPress (open source) - https://wordpress.org/

Try them all & decide for yourself.  Good luck.

[Chaplain Dale]

Thanks Nancy!

As usual, you have an answer for me.  Have a blessed day, eh?

All the best,

Chaplain Dale Iannello

[BenPleysier]

Good day Jon,

Do you have a recommendation to replace Dreamweaver?  I have been using it since CS4.  Is there a program that doesn't have too much of a learning curve?  If the powers that be at Adobe would not "deprecate" the whole Dreamweaver program (Like they did with Flash) I would greatly appreciate it.  

All the best,

Chaplain Dale Iannello

By @Chaplain Dale

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCPU6dN7riU&list=PLUjqTJN3byC8-qBFItSeBYuXolTng41pN