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n a Web site composed of static HTML pages, each page generally
stands on its own and is developed individually. In a dynamic Web
site, however, applications often require multiple pages to be effec-
tive. A prime example is the master-detail Web application where a search
box on one page leads to a master list of results on a second page, each of
which, in turn, is linked to a third dynamically generated detail page. To
execute the application, variables and other information must be passed
from one page to the next. The dynamic Web site developer has a variety of
tools capable of handling this task, including forms and session variables.
All these methods for creating multiple-page Web applications are available
in Dreamweaver and are covered in this chapter. I also show you a one-step
procedure for developing a master-detail Web application.
Additionally, this chapter covers the use of form elements, such as text
fields, checkboxes, and drop-down lists for dynamic data display. Form
elements are extremely useful to the Web-application developer because
they let the developer update objects on-the-fly. By making a choice in one
drop-down list, the developer can determine which options are available
in another list. This chapter also describes how to put your new knowledge
of form elements to work in creating a search field. Finally, you learn how
to protect your site by auth ...