The Bottom Line
Macromedia Studio MX 2004 is the latest version of the most popular Web development software tools available.
Pros
- Everything you need to develop Web pages all in one package.
- Familiar interface between all the tools.
- Extensive community - for extensions, help, and support.
Cons
- Very complex for beginners.
Description
- Dreamweaver MX 2004 offers high-quality Web page development in HTML, ASP, PHP, and more.
- Macromedia Flash MX 2004 allows you to create dynamic Web applications and animations.
- Fireworks MX 2004 is a powerful Web graphics editor for animated GIFs and slices.
- Freehand MX is a full-featured illustration tool that integrates directly into the other tools.
- ColdFusion MX 6.1 Developer Edition included to help you create dynamic sites.
Guide Review - Macromedia Studio MX 2004
Macromedia Studio MX 2004 is a powerful tool for professional Web developers. It offers all that a professional developer might need to create, manage, and develop Web sites. Graphics, animations, illustrations, and the Web page design program all integrate together to create a whole system. The price might seem steep at first, but when you consider that you get Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, FreeHand, and a local copy of ColdFusion, and you realize that the price is actually very good.
If you're a professional Web designer, you should pick up a copy of Macromedia Studio MX 2004. You won't need anything else.
