[wilfredw]

Folks,

Out of interest, do people still hand-code websites or are database driven websites all the rage now?

Thanks

[tommy]

Originally Posted by wilfredw

Folks,

Out of interest, do people still hand-code websites or are database driven websites all the rage now?

Thanks

I guess you are talking about static websites?

If so then yes, I still develop static websites but also do database sites as it is easier to update content especially with all the popular CMS packages around.

If you are talking about developing sites with raw code (like notepad) and not WYSIWYG apps then yes I do that too

[UKSBD]

I do everything by hand just with notepad, but the database creates
pages for me.

[andysv1k]

I did one last week with notepad!

Although to be fair it was for a secure internal network to provide control of 20 or so plasma screens and a video wall, not for the www


Andy.

[Alvin]

Originally Posted by tommy

If you are talking about developing sites with raw code (like notepad) and not WYSIWYG apps then yes I do that too

And he swings from tree's on a sunny day.

Alvin

[Mike]

Originally Posted by andysv1k

I did one last week with notepad!

Although to be fair it was for a secure internal network to provide control of 20 or so plasma screens and a video wall, not for the www


Andy.

I still code my dynamic sites in notepad, dont like this dreamweaver mallarky!

[openmind]

Sorry but those that are developing complex database driven sites using Notepad are wasting valuable time.

Granted it does force you to use semantic, well structured code without junk but in terms of speed you are well behind.

Look at the tag complete feature of DW for example. If I want to write a query I only need to type <cfq and down arrow to get <cfquery> Less key presses = more speed.

Note that I am not advocating DW plug ins as they are generally crap nor not knowing how to code by hand but I would put good money on being able to produce a DB driven site faster using DW than notepad.

Of course there is the geek factor in being able to say "I can replicate Amazon with nothing more than Notepad" involved

[Mike]

I suppose i should say that i actually use notepad++ with the cfml plugin what I meant more so was not using wysiwyg editor, esp Dreamweaver as the code is often more bloated that Mr Creosote

[openmind]

If you live in design view then yes indeed the code is garbage. But then if you're doing that then you may as well use FrontPage **shudders**

[Mike]

I just like to have total control. of everything.....


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