On 12 Mar 2012, at 7:51 AM, Janec3 wrote: > I am new to coding, and can do HTML well, and am learning CSS. I do it > all by hand, tried Dreamweaver, its OK, but much prefer just using my > TextEdit and doing it myself. Also I use a couple of templates which a > classmate has helped me with. > > My question is, should I buy BBEdit and learn it? Will it be any > better than hand coding for speed? > Many questions, I love learning new software, but with coding, Im not > sure about tackling something complex, as I didnt do well with DW.
Could you clarify what you mean by "coding?" Is your concern HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or some other language? Is your target a web application, or some other means of deployment? The first thing you should know is that Bare Bones's website (http://www.barebones.com/) offers a full version of BBEdit for a time-limited free trial. The best way to know if it's for you is to use it. You'll be typing your code (whatever it is) directly into a text-editing window, but that's not all. BBEdit provides ways to immediately run or display the results of your work, including a constantly-updated preview of the web pages you write. BBEdit gives you tools to organize a web site, and it has a huge toolkit to make it easy to build what you need. Bucky is right that there is a lot to BBEdit, and it may take time for you to experience everything it can do for you. You might want to download the manual (http://pine.barebones.com/manual/BBEdit_10_User_Manual.pdf). Read the introductory chapters closely, skim the rest, and then download the free trial. (Don't download it first — you'll be tempted to run it right away, and start the 30-day clock too soon!) This list will be delighted to answer your questions. — F -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "BBEdit Talk" discussion group on Google Groups. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at <http://groups.google.com/group/bbedit?hl=en> If you have a feature request or would like to report a problem, please email "[email protected]" rather than posting to the group. Follow @bbedit on Twitter: <http://www.twitter.com/bbedit>
