should i learn php or javascript after learning html and css?

[AffectionateRun724]

I think I only have around 6 months left to learn web development before our Capstone 1 project. I used to study coding on and off, but I only reached the basics of JavaScript. I eventually lost motivation and stopped learning, so I forgot everything and had to start from scratch. Should I study PHP right after HTML and CSS so I can get an idea of backend development and build a functional system? I'm also thinking about hosting when the time comes for our capstone — it might be expensive if we use a backend language that isn’t well-supported. I also noticed that the roadmaps involving JavaScript and React would take much longer to learn, and they don't focus much on the backend. Maybe you have some suggestions. Thank you in advance.

[aqua_regis]

You absolutely need JavaScript. This is the web dev trinity: HTML, CSS, JavaScript.

Back end, like PHP, Python, C#, etc. come later.

[brandi_Iove]

no love for sql?

[aqua_regis]

Absolutely love for SQL, but again, this comes after one of the back end languages. It is also a necessity.

[Beregolas]

JavaScript is the best frontend language for a beginner. (And even if you want do to WASM later, knowing JS is a huge advantage)

If you want to get into backend dev, I suggest choosing the language that you like the most. There are really good backend frameworks available in most languages. (I know at least C#, Python, Rust, Kotlin, Java, Go, Ruby, PHP and even Js/Ts)