Dynamic Dreamweaver Websites: Creating and Validating Forms

Create forms to gather information from users and validate that information using various methods of form validation.Forms perform an essential function in modern websites, making it possible to gather information from users and validate that information. In this course, Adobe Certified Expert Candyce Mairs shows how to create forms to email user information and validate user data using various methods of form validation. These validation methods include client-side, server-side, and custom validation; CAPTCHA images; and Spry validation fields. You'll also see how to set up a PHP testing environment and preview PHP pages in Dreamweaver. Along the way you'll build your skills in areas like using admin consoles, commenting code, working with variables and includes, and much more. Topics include: Installing XAMPP on a Windows system Installing MAMP on a Mac system Using admin consoles Creating PHP pages Commenting code Working with web forms Adding custom validation Using redirects Dealing with email issues