Setting up Database in Dreamweaver 8 without writing any codes It is again quite easy to setup your database using your favorite Dreamweaver 8 without writing any codes. If you are working with PHP4 or PHP5 you can always set it up smoothly as possible.
I would assume that you have already opened up your favorite Dreamweaver 8. Get ready for easy step-by-step learning!
If you are working with PHP in Dreamweaver then the way to select it is by going to the File-> New ->Dynamic Pages and then selecting PHP.
Now to setup, yes to setup the database (Here we are using MySql as a database for PHP) we simply go to the application panel and click the + sign to expand the list.
And then MySql Connection window opens up. Follow these easy steps now:
Connection name = conPHP (or whatever you like) MySql Server = localhost (if you are using it on a local computer i.e your own computer)Username = root (This is the default user name. You can even enter the one you have defined)password = (I have not specified any password so I am gonna leave it blank)Database = DbName (You can either type it or select one by clicking on the select button) After entering all the details hit the Test button. If everything goes fine you will see this dialog saying Connection was made successful
Congrats! you have just setup the the database connection without writing any codes yourself.
Now just switch over to the code window and see that code Dreamweaver 8 has generator for you. Ewww lots of code isn't it. Isn't Dreamweaver 8 Great?!
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