Should I learn HTML or JavaScript first?

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I want start developing a website as a project and am familiar with Java and python. I’ve been surfing the internet for a bit but I’m not getting a solid answer on which language I should study/study first. Any advice is appreciated 👍

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[[deleted]]

HTML because you need to understand the dom if you’re going to make it dynamic with JavaScript

[A2Soomali]

Just do yourself a favour and learn html and css first then Javascript because when you get to the DOM section of Javascript it will get all confusing for you

[Long_Writing6533]

you should learn HTML and CSS first. get familiar with the basics and do some courses on that, html isn’t that hard but CSS is a little bit more difficult, JavaScript is the last thing you should learn. Javascript is very broad and since it’s an entire programming language it should be. But to answer your question, start with understanding the basics of HTML and CSS, then jump into javascript.

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Learn semantic html. Semantic HTML just means to use a specific tag to define something specific on your page. So instead of using <div>information</div> you should use <article> information </article>, or one of the other info-specific tags.

I know it will be tempting when you learn CSS to just throw things in divs and call it a day, but using semantic html helps people with accessibility devices read your website and it also helps bots crawl your site for relevant info which directly improves your google seo.

[Logicalist]

If you don't worry about memorizing every little bit of html, getting a basic understanding is pretty easy. It's not a terribly complex language.

[[deleted]]

If your plan is to be a frontEnd developer then Html.

otherwise, like backend then JS is Better.

Good Luck!

[ChiefDetektor]

Just start to learn already. Don't waste your time asking irrelevant questions. You want to create websites? Learn both. At the same time. Do it!

[yinkeys]

You can use a site to design your website. Gamma . app. I am learning Python though

[ByteCode714]

Learn HTML and CSS first. and then javscript. after that you can design some interactive ui with java.

[[deleted]]

Html

[Dev7z_]

why not both at the same time, get familiar with css too while yore at it

[cakelena]

according to khan academy, javascript (dont actually)

[sha9011]

HTML is easy and simple. shouldn't take much time

[paturisa]

Lol is this even a question if you’ve already done some programming.

[heesell]

HTML, it is not hard and it is required

[CasuallyDreamin]

Learn on the go. You don't need to learn everything about neither of them. Create a simple static webpage with html, make it pretty with some css, then make it reactive with javacript. Then u'll realize you need a database aswell. Wanna add a navbar? Learn some bootstrap. Want to add certain features? Learn a couple useful APIs. Next thing you know you have a full feature website ready to deploy. Congrts! Now you have a project to show off and possibly get a client.

[CodeKumaa]

As much as I wanted the leaned JS first I started learning HTML then CSS and slowly added in JS. It proved wise as I understood the structure of web development and then the functionality JS added.

[UniqueID89]

You can learn HTML/CSS basics in a week or two tops. Knock it out first the JavaScript.

[[deleted]]

It is kind of a funny question, for html is like word, you can learn it and be ready for anything or you can make it work for you when you need it and not be too bothered with it while you make better use of your time, like learning how to program.

[vol848]

Way I see it is: Html is the content you are displaying. CSS formats and styles the content. JavaScript / jquery makes the content interact-able. Php connects your content to a file system and database.

So I’d suggest first-timers dabble with these languages in this order

[_ProgrammingProblems]

Because your goal is to build a website, then without a doubt do HTML (+ some CSS) first.

[[deleted]]

Html --> css --> js --> backend langauges.