thank you I was watching the tutorials before I tried the program. All the tutorials show creating a page from scratch but not adding these server actions to an existing template page in DW, or static html page already developed. I suppose that isn't a problem? Can Wappler open a previously created page from DW/ My need right now is very simple. I just need to be able to open an existing table and allow the owner to update prices in the table. Most of the examples in tuts are far too complex and make it confusing.
I have MANY DMX plugins for DW including server connections and the like, but they also seem to be failing in DW 2021 with php 8. All those purchases now are kerplunk. Sad
It is always difficult when your hard work and effort is somewhat lost but see it as an opportunity to move forwards and improve things. Unfortunately with updates to frameworks and libraries as a whole backwards compatibility is often sacrificed as what was good then is not good now (especially with security concerns which have to be addressed).
I'm not sure if this is still relevant as the documentation for this is quite old? But there is a guide on migrating Dreamweaver sites in to Wappler (the UI in the documentation differs but the process should be the same).
If you expect to simply open the pages created in DW using WA extensions and just start working on them in Wappler, that won't be possible. The code and logic generated by your DW extensions are totally different and it will need to be rebuilt.
As Teodor says, you will need to rebuild it but don't be disheartened. Here's a video of a meetup we did a few years ago. It's v4 but what you will see hasn't changed much since then. It's really just UI changes in Wappler itself. But it will show you how easy it is to build a CRUD system in Wappler with PHP.
It's only about half-an-hour.
I would then recommend you download it, use the 14 days trial period to at least connect to the database and get some data in a table. You can then begin the update part as you'll be in the flow of how it all works.
The key difference between Webassist and Wappler is that Wappler uses front-end pages communicating with back-end APIs flowing JSON data back and forth. Webassist didn't use this method (unless it changed in more recent versions since I last use it).
More "flexible," perhaps — for basic apps. But if you want to create a truly unique user experience, with enhanced transitions and a distinct graphic style, you’ll definitely need to hand-code.
Absolutely. But having created the basics, Wappler AI is intelligent enough to make those specific modifications subsequently.
Just tell it things like "add a fly in transition to image id xxxx" or "make the heading red and 3D" and it will do it.
Like you i was very sceptical at first but Wappler AI is incredible.
I was addressing the same situation except after a few years hiatus from PHP, I found myself making the decision to move to a Nodejs/javascript platform instead of brushing the cobwebs off my PHP skills. That was 4 years ago.
While stepping away from what you have such confidence (DW/WA) in today is tough as related by many here. You'll need to ask yourself some questions about the next version of your app as it will be completely different. There isn't a tool for converting DW/WA to something modern. It's a complete rewrite.
Your advantage is you know what you want and how it should function - now you need the platform that will grow and work with you in the coming years. Bootstrap 5.3 is the CSS in Wappler. Review the examples at getbootstrap.com and see if that fits your needs.
Wappler made my start in Nodejs/javascript simple. The community put up with my questions and took me forward. The recent introduction of AI - has pole vaulted my progress in the last month. Immediate answers, guidance on what custom would look like - just amazing.
Your biggest decision is what tools are you going to put in your tool bag. Wappler can do it, just probably not the way your accustom too - but I don't believe you'll find anything that can.
Good luck with your project and decisions.
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