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  • August 19, 2014 at 3:27 pm #179907
    chrisburton
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    Oh, no. I definitely agree with you 110% on that. I just have to disagree with DW as a beneficial tool for beginners.

    August 19, 2014 at 3:34 pm #179909
    nixnerd
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    If I could go back… I would just learn Vim. Wouldn’t recommend that to OP though. Probably not the right choice.

    August 19, 2014 at 3:39 pm #179910
    Alen
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    I disagree.

    It’s a WYSIWYG editor. If you don’t know how to hand write code. DW is better option, plain and simple. It writes code for you. You might think this is a bad way to code, and yes I agree. But to a beginner, there need to be some level of “wow that works, idk what I did but it’s cool, am gonna keep exploring”, instead you’ll get “it’s just a blank screen what do i do, read Docs, oh shit!! wtf!”.

    August 19, 2014 at 3:48 pm #179913
    chrisburton
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    I guess we’ll have to agree to disagree in this case. Hopefully the OP isn’t confused.

    August 19, 2014 at 3:50 pm #179914
    Erik
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    So… basically use whatever I want? lol

    August 19, 2014 at 3:55 pm #179916
    Erik
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    I think in this case I will go with ST2.. I would like something that helps fill in code till I get better grasp of things… but I’m sure I could catch on fast.

    Everyone told me to buy PhotoShop back in the day, so I just downloaded GIMP and love it!

    August 19, 2014 at 3:57 pm #179917
    Alen
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    But everyone here is assuming intermediate level of knowledge, this is where all these arguments fall apart IMO.

    Just downloading ST2 and not knowing how to actually write HTML/CSS/PHP whatever. Makes it more difficult to learn.

    I’m I crazy here.

    August 19, 2014 at 4:06 pm #179920
    Alen
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    This is not going anywhere. So i’ll step out if this discussion.


    @Erik     good luck with your endeavors my friend.

    August 19, 2014 at 4:06 pm #179921
    Erik
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    @TheDoc I have looked at Code School before, but with 3 kids and all right now the cost isn’t going to work for me even at $29 a month.. that’s why I have been using Codecadmy

    August 19, 2014 at 4:08 pm #179923
    Erik
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    @Alen Sorry, I want to thank you for all your helpful input.

    August 19, 2014 at 4:13 pm #179925
    Alen
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    No need to be sorry buddy. Hope everything works out for you. I know how hard it is with kids. Just keep learning and be open minded. I’m sure if you get stuck at anything, we’ll be here to help. Just have fun :)

    August 19, 2014 at 4:15 pm #179928
    chrisburton
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    @AlenAbdula

    Just downloading ST2 and not knowing how to actually write HTML/CSS/PHP whatever. Makes it more difficult to learn.

    I’m I crazy here.

    Absolutely not, you’re correct. That alone will not teach you anything but neither will just writing random things into Dreamweaver.


    @Erik     If you’re an absolute beginner, Don’t Fear the Internet is a great resource in how it explains HTML and CSS.

    August 19, 2014 at 4:18 pm #179930
    Erik
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    This might be different topic.. but has anyone used Pluralsight? They say this girl learned to code and got a job in like 3 months using it as a learning tool… I’m sure it’s prob on the individual how how fast they learn.

    August 19, 2014 at 4:21 pm #179931
    Alen
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    WYSIWYG.

    August 19, 2014 at 4:23 pm #179932
    Alen
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    Pluralsight

    I’ve never used them.

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