Make a Webpage: Hello, I'm Learning How!

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the participant's curiosity about web page loading behavior, specifically the idea of stopping a web page from fully loading and whether it is possible to have a page load only partially (1/3 or 1/2). The scope includes basic web development concepts and the use of HTML and JavaScript.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses interest in web development and wonders how to make a web page stop loading at 1/3 or 1/2.
  • Another participant questions the practicality of wanting a page to be partially loaded and suggests that it might be simulated with JavaScript.
  • A participant admits to not knowing how to use JavaScript and shares a simple HTML structure they are familiar with.
  • One participant asserts that it is not possible to stop a page from loading at a specific point and questions the usefulness of such a feature.
  • Another participant suggests using the browser's stop button as a workaround.
  • A participant emphasizes the importance of understanding page loading order and encourages the original poster to continue learning HTML and consider learning additional languages like PHP or JavaScript.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally disagree on the feasibility and usefulness of stopping a page from loading at a specific point. There is no consensus on how to achieve the original poster's goal.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations in the discussion regarding the technical feasibility of the proposed idea, as well as the original poster's lack of experience with JavaScript, which may affect their understanding of web page behavior.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in basic web development, particularly those learning HTML and exploring web page loading behaviors.

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Hello, I am learning how to make a simple web site. I find it interesting that whenever I click the page(index.html) on my desktop, it opens immediately for me. I wonder how to make my page 1/3 or half-open...the page stops loading when things on page are 1/3 or 1/2 loaded.

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Why on Earth would you want your page to be 1/3 loaded? I don't know of any way to do this, though you might be able to "simulate" it with some clever JavaScript.

- Warren
 
i am sorry I don't know how to use javascript.
I can only do

<html>
<head>
<title>Dean's page</title>
</head>
<body>
Welcome to my page
...write long paragraphs here..
</body>
</html>

I am just curious if that can be done, stop the page when it is 1/3 or =1/2 loaded
 
No, it's not possible. Again, I can't imagine any real use for such a "feature."

- Warren
 
press the stop button on your browser
 
Well it is only to learn more about page-loading
 
You'd have to have pretty damn good reflexes.

- Warren
 
Oh, I don't want to press it all the time
 
The only thing you need to know about page loading is that the browser starts at the top of the code and works it's way down. That's the order. But the code is only text so the time it takes for the browser to translate it is almost instantaneous. I can see why you want to learn about the loading order because it seems you're starting off with HTML. Stick with it, man. It's a really good skill to have; I'm serious. You'll learn how to become more advanced so you can create awesome pages. After or even while you master HTML, you can learn some PHP or JavaScript to incorporate new features into your work.
 

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