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Web Design

I've been a web designer and developer for about 8 years. At university we were forced to code everything by hand and I've continued to do so ever since. I am competent with dreamweaver and am keen to get more into it but I consider knowing how to code by hand a great advantage.
Flash
Flash

Flash has been an interest of mine since 2000. I have an excellent knowledge of Actionscript and building complex sites. I very much enjoy adding physics simulations to my graphics. I've made many advertising banners for well known companies but in recent years have been moving away from flash content.
Html
Html

I rarely create pure html sites. More often I use html within a php script to create dynamic pages. I can use Dreamweaver but tend to write code by hand. I am aware of xhtml guidelines and comply with them as much as possible.
CSS
CSS

I love css because it allows me to separate my design from my content. I can produce tableless web designs but often find that using a few tables is the most elegant and browser friendly solution.
Javascript
Javascript

I have a basic and growing understanding of javascript since it is almost identical to actionscript. I have implemented some clever 'off the shelf' javascripts in my sites to make them more visually stimulating. But for functionality I use them sparingly. I've been using Google Maps in my sites and experimenting with AJAX.
Xml
Xml

I sometimes use xml to store data, or to transport files of data between online and local systems.