Any Web Designers Here ? -How to Build a Mockup Website ?

[wR2g4vdTjL5d]

Before I ask my question, here is some background. I recently picked up some PHP with MySQL skills. And then went through some basics of HTML and CSS just for the sake of it. I can see HTML and understand it, but I don't want to spend time coding with HTML and CSS. I'd like to concentrate on the PHP part of it. At the same time, I do want to have a decent looking site to work with and leave the more flashy design to someone else. Searching on the net leads me to believe I have 4 options available to me -1. Do it yourself with HTML and CSS - not interested2. Use a WYSIWYG editor - I have been advised against this as it outputs bad code.3. Use Photoshop and convert the PSD to HTML/CSS - too much work4. Use a framework like Bootstrap - This one is interesting.So, if you are a web designer, what advice would you give me ? Remember, I don't want the best looking damn site. Just the ability to build something quickly and get on with my PHP.

 

[chaibiskutbhai]

Go for option 2. Since you are interested in php, leave the rest of coding to Dreamweaver! The newer versions do a decent job of eliminating bad code. But I'd recommend you keep the bad code for lousy browsers that still live in old Times.

 

[Sushubh]

stay away from dreamweaver if you are learning to code.

 

[wR2g4vdTjL5d]

That is what most people advise as far as WYSIWYG editors are concerned, Anyway, what is the difference between Dreamweaver CS and CC ? The only thing I know from Adobe is their pdf reader and I am pretty much clueless about the rest. @ChaiBiskutBhai when you say newer version, do you mean CS or CC ?

 

[Sushubh]

Adobe has switched from Creative Suite to Creative Cloud. Which means that you can no longer purchase their software. You can only subscribe to them.

 

[wR2g4vdTjL5d]

OK. Then Dreamweaver is going to be expensive for me. Hence chuck that !

 

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[Sushubh]

Errm. I am not suggesting anything about the cost price or how to acquire a copy of Dreamweaver. But the subscription costs are quite reasonable if you are a pro and make good money using these apps. The complete suite costs USD 50 per month. Dreamweaver alone however would cost USD 20 per month which is stupid.
http://www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver.html
I googled and found tons of IDEs focused on php programming. Research. Check out the demos and decide which one suits you the best.

 

[wR2g4vdTjL5d]

Nah..for my requirements a subscription to Dreamweaver CC would be over the top.

 

[Sushubh]

That's what I am suggesting researching about some php optimized IDE which offer auto-suggest for codes and functions and other stuff.

 

[wR2g4vdTjL5d]

I am not sure if I get you. A php IDE and what I am asking for here are 2 different things