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Key Details of HomeSite

  • A highly configurable code-based editor
  • Last updated on
  • There have been 5 updates
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    Clean (it’s extremely likely that this software program is clean)

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staff

Web builders who code HTML and other scripting languages on the Web have a friend in HomeSite. This highly configurable code-based editor offers an intuitive interface, advanced automation features, and strong file-handling capabilities. The newest edition of HomeSite is the strongest yet and works well with other Macromedia tools such as Dreamweaver and Fireworks.

HomeSite includes many features that make web development more efficient. The tool allows users to customize their interface by adjusting toolbars and setting up personalized workflows with unique buttons and dialogues. For those who need to automate tasks or perform complex functions, HomeSite supports advanced scripting with languages like JavaScript and VBScript. Another useful feature is the macro recorder, which saves a series of user actions for later playback, helping to automate repetitive tasks.

Developers can also save time using code snippets. These are pre-written blocks of code that are easy to reuse and can adapt to different variables. Syntax color-coding is another highlight, making it easier to read code by displaying it in different colors based on the programming language. This not only helps in reducing errors but also speeds up the coding process.

HomeSite is equipped with powerful tools for managing CSS through an integration with TopStyle Lite. It ensures high code quality with its code validation and formatting tools that check and tidy up the code. For project management, it includes features like FTP support to efficiently maintain and upload websites. A built-in help browser offers instant access to tutorials and language references, making it easy to find help when needed.

In keeping up with Web trends, HomeSite's color-coding, tag help, validation, and code optimization supports XHTML, DHTML, JavaScript, ASP, CFML, Perl, and VBScript. The editor also has a double-byte mode that supports Unicode and other international character sets. You can even use VTML (Visual Tool Markup Language) to build tag editors for additional tag-based languages that are not currently supported by HomeSite.

Bottom Line

As text-based editors go, it's hard to find a more robust, modern product than HomeSite. The steep learning curve required to make use of HomeSite's more advanced features may put it out of reach for many beginners, but if you are a professional who codes by hand, this is your editor of choice.

What’s new in version 5.5

  • This version may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.


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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
5.5
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 98
Additional Requirements
Windows 98/2000/XP/2003 Server
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Total Downloads
1,167,577
Downloads Last Week
6

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Developer’s Description

Design, edit, and browse HTML pages.

HomeSite is an HTML design tool for professional Web developers. It gives Web developers the benefits of increased user productivity, enhanced project management, extended site deployment, and added support for the latest Web technologies. Homesite 5.5 provides a lean, code-only editor for web development. Advanced coding features enable you to instantly create and modify HTML, CFML, JSP, and XHTML tags, while enhanced productivity tools allow you to validate, reuse, navigate, and format code more easily. Configure Macromedia HomeSite to fit your needs by extending its functionality and customizing the interface. Features include collapsible code for improved page readability, autocompletion of user-defined strings, and split window editing.


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