It seems like building a site with HTML, CSS, and maybe some JavaScript is a static way of building a site, especially if a client needs the developer to continually update the site. Having said that, does that mean that Content Management Systems like Joomla! will be the main way to build a web site for a client (so they can update their site themselves)?
November 26, 2009
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Yes like Chris said. CMS will only go so far. If your working in Web then you will still have to know HTML and CSS for years to come.
Is you want to make any database driven sites and pixel perfect designs a CMS will limit your options and it will be easier to custom build your site from scratch.
If a site does not have its content updates frequently then there is No point in sending time or money on implementing a CMS.
If users of a CMS want to do some fancy layouts they will still need to know HTML and CSS to accomplish this.
However for simple content sites or sites that update their content regularly especially on internal Intranet then yes a CMS would be the best solution.
Either way you will need to know all three things to be successful at developing websites, as pretty much all web development companies offer CMS options with the packages.
Comment by Daveo — November 26, 2009 @ 4:55 pm