- #31
- 19,378
- 15,614
jedishrfu said:
+1 on that. Did you report it to get it closed?
Trouble with learning to program
- Thread starter roinujo1
- Start date
-
- Tags
- Program
Click For Summary
Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the challenges of learning to program, specifically focusing on HTML and CSS as introductory topics. Participants share resources, clarify concepts, and discuss the nature of programming languages versus markup languages.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Technical explanation
- Conceptual clarification
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant expresses difficulty in understanding HTML and CSS and seeks recommendations for helpful resources.
- Another participant suggests a specific book that clearly explains the separation of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, emphasizing the importance of finding a book that resonates with the learner.
- Some participants clarify that HTML is a markup language, not a programming language, while JavaScript is considered a programming language.
- There is a discussion about how browsers interpret HTML and execute JavaScript, with some participants providing differing views on the execution process.
- Several participants note the historical context of JavaScript's naming and its relationship to Java, highlighting common misconceptions among learners.
- One participant shares their personal strategy for learning programming languages, emphasizing experimentation and seeking help for specific issues.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the distinction between markup languages and programming languages, particularly regarding HTML and JavaScript. However, there are varying opinions on the interpretation and execution of HTML and JavaScript by browsers, indicating some unresolved technical nuances.
Contextual Notes
Some participants mention the need for clarity on the definitions of programming constructs, as well as the varying personal strategies for learning to code, which may not apply universally.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals interested in learning programming, particularly beginners exploring HTML and CSS, as well as those seeking clarification on the nature of programming languages.