Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around recommendations for online HTML5 guides suitable for novice programmers. Participants share various resources and express opinions on their quality and reliability.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant seeks guidance on HTML5 resources, noting their background in Java and .NET but lack of knowledge in HTML and PHP.
- Another participant recommends W3Schools as a potential resource for HTML5 information.
- A different suggestion is made for a book titled "HTML5 for Web Designers," which is described as a worthwhile investment despite not being free.
- Another link to WebPlatform is provided, indicating it contains useful information on HTML5.
- Concerns are raised about W3Schools not being an "official" site, with a cautionary reference to w3fools, which critiques W3Schools.
- Some participants reiterate the recommendation for W3Schools while also highlighting its unofficial status.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing opinions on the reliability of W3Schools, with some recommending it while others caution against it. The discussion does not reach a consensus on the best resource.
Contextual Notes
Participants do not clarify the criteria for evaluating the quality of the recommended resources, and there is no agreement on the best approach for learning HTML5.
Who May Find This Useful
Novice programmers looking for introductory resources on HTML5, particularly those with prior programming experience in other languages.
