How to Use Php/Mysql From Dreamweaver MX

Php is a powerful, free scripting language that can be used to create dynamic web pages, including connections to databases. Dreamweaver is an application development environment that web designers can use to create web pages. Dreamweaver can also be used to create and develop dynamic php web pages using a number of tools that are built into Dreamweaver. Dreamweaver will allow you to write php code and will help you use certain aspects of php.

Things You'll Need

• Computer running Dreamweaver MX

Instructions

1. Start Dreamweaver MX on the computer. This is most often done by selecting "Macromedia," then "Dreamweaver MX" from the menu system.

2. Click on "File" then "New" on the Dreamweaver menu bar. This will open a new window for selecting a new document.

3. Select "Dynamic Page" in the category list.

4. Select "PHP" in the Dynamic Page list.

5. Click on the "Create" button. This will open a new php document for editing.

Tips & Warnings

• Use the PHP tab on the group tabs to see various predefined php code.

References

• Dreamweaver PHP development center from Adobe