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Ask Slashdot: Has the Time Passed For Coding Website from Scratch?

Posted by samzenpus on from the best-tools-for-the-job dept.

First time accepted submitter thomawack writes As a designer I always do webdesign from scratch and put them into CMSMS. Frameworks are too complicated to work into, their code is usually bloated and adaptable online solutions are/were limited in options. I know my way around html/css, but I am not a programmer. My problem is, always starting from scratch has become too expensive for most customers. I see more and more online adaptive solutions that seem to be more flexible, but I am a bit overwhelmed because there are so many solutions around. Is there something you can recommend?

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  1. Yes by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Setup Dosbox runniing wordstar to do mailmerges to generate your temp pages.

    That shit is hand tuned assembler, it will scream.

    1. Re:Yes by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

      That shit is hand tuned assembler, it will scream.

      Yeah, and so will everyone using it. Cover your ears!

    2. Re:Yes by saider · · Score: 2, Funny

      If you wish to make bread from scratch, you must first invent the universe.

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      Remember, You are unique...just like everyone else.
  2. Re:Yes and No by captnjohnny1618 · · Score: 3, Funny

    I should add that I use squarespace and hate it. I do NOT recommend it. Only for the stupidest of folks is it appropriate. Dunno what that says about me that I'm into year two of my subscription...

  3. Save to PDF by WaffleMonster · · Score: 5, Funny

    Make your websites a PDF file. It will always look and print nicely without wasted time quibbling over screen size, browser compatibility, fonts, CMS security patches or complaints from clients who need your help changing x, y AND z by themselves for free.

    The nice thing about PDF files creating them is just a click away for most WYSIWYG publishing systems and by withholding source document your clients will have no way of making any changes without paying you.

    If you object to my response with reasonable arguments it may be better to consider a different approach better addressing your (customers) specific needs.