To learn Script or not to learn Script??
[b]Ok I am just starting out in web page design, so therefore new to the subject! I think I am what’s known as a Windows junky so I just can't find the enthusiasm to learn HTML or JavaScript.... It’s not that I find it hard or too complex, just as I said for some reason my mind doesn’t work that way
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Here are my question for all experienced web designers!
Is it possible these days to become experienced in using (web software) e.g. Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash ect ect to create full functioning working web sites from Forums to Company Business sites with having very limited knowledge of Script?
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Megan posted this at 22:03 — 9th November 2000.
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Possible? Maybe. Advisable? No.
If you're not into the scripting end of things, you can certainly concentrate on design. I have had a couple of interviews for design jobs that didn't require more than basic HTML. Learn to use all the big software packages, and study animation (Flash, Director etc.). Programming, mark-up (HTML) and design are separate things now for most medium-large design companies now so it is possible to have a career in one without being an expert at the others. It would be good, though, to know how the other end works even if you can't do it yourself.
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pixel posted this at 22:20 — 9th November 2000.
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It's just I was going though exercises on Dreamweaver and not once did it take me into the "text editor". I hope you are right....ok I am learning to use Flash 4 at the moment and yes you do need a understanding of what’s known as "ActionScript" (a form of coding). But the interface is windows based and very user friendly, so it a breeze to use.
I am just wondering now if web paging is going though a similar change as Operating Systems did in the change over from DOS to Windows based OS's......but then again I could be completely wrong here!? What do you think?
my web site http://homepage.ntlworld.com/p_hughes/ best viewed with speakers, also I am looking for a new project
Brian Farkas posted this at 03:18 — 10th November 2000.
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To answer your last question, there ARE many web page editors coming out for the Windows environment, making web page creation a little more user friendly. In a sense, everyone CAN create a web site. However, NOT everyone can create a _good_ web site.
Although you might be able to pull off the creation of a web site without knowing some coding, as Megan said it's not advisable.
Brian
pixel posted this at 12:19 — 10th November 2000.
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Which ones should I be looking at? Also do you know of any online HTML guides then
my web site http://homepage.ntlworld.com/p_hughes/ best viewed with speakers, also I am looking for a new project
Megan posted this at 16:16 — 10th November 2000.
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http://www.htmlgoodies.com is a good site for beginners (although his writing style can be rather annoying...). There are tons and tons of beginner HTML tutorials out there - you shouldn't have a problem finding one.
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Brian Farkas posted this at 22:11 — 10th November 2000.
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If you're serious about going into web development, I'd take a look @ DreamWeaver, from Macromedia. It's the best WYSIWYG (visually-based) editor I've seen.
Brian
pixel posted this at 22:33 — 10th November 2000.
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I agree I do like it alot
But I quite like using Flash and it uses ActionScript (well Flash 4 does) anyway it's lovely to work with because you have a Windows environment for learning a form of programing which then you can upgrade to Flash 5 which uses JavaScript still in a windows based environment
my web site http://homepage.ntlworld.com/p_hughes/ best viewed with speakers, also I am looking for a new project
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