Saturday, September 20, 2008

Tutorials for Web Design Tools

By Chris Channing


When a person or group needs help with the functions of various programs, they turn to tutorials written to help them with that particular aspect or to learn more about the software they are using. Tutorials are made for computer languages as well.

Php is one of the fastest growing languages used today. It is very simple to learn to make dynamic web pages with php. Since php is not as simple to learn for everyone, a number of tutorials for creating and integrating php into a website. One of the most common uses for php is in online web forums. Forum sites use various php coding to handle the server side scripting that creates post information and manages the organization of the post information. Some programs that can handle php are Adobe Dreamweaver and Microsoft Frontpage, both having many tutorials for specific functions or processes.

When a person wants to build a personal website for the first time, they usually start learning the Hyper Text Protocol Language. HTML is simple to learn, but many of the advanced functions are more difficult to put into use without a source of knowledge. Those who really want to dive deeper into the world of HTML use tutorials to learn the basics or even some of the more advanced features of the language. There are many programs that can write and manage HTML. Not every program is easy to use and may have tutorials written on how to use them effectively.

One of the best programs to use for HTML and PHP is Adobe Dreamweaver. Adobe Dreamweaver could handle many more languages, and is used by professionals and companies all over the world. It is not uncommon that one of these individuals would have a difficult time learning the languages or the various functions of Dreamweaver. Tutorials have been written on everything from building the basic website to creating buttons that do advanced functions.

When people make art for a living, or create grand graphic designs, they use a program like Adobe Photoshop for all of their needs. There are many tutorials on how to make a specific style of artwork, or how to use the functions of Photoshop. These tutorials make many things easier for the creative process.

Adobe Photoshop also does what its name implies. It is a versatile tool for the photographers that have photos that need editing. There are many tutorials written about how to remove red eye, correcting exposures, sharpening blurred pictures and much more.

Closing Comments

There are literally tutorials for anything and everything out there. Many tutorials focus on one thing and some have a broad knowledge on the subject. They will always be a great tool to learn how to do something simple or use an application's advanced options.

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