Hello webmasters and others i have started learning HTML5 and CSS3, i finished reading the steps but my problem is, must i memorize everything or can i continue with the website building so that whenever i could not do something,can refer to the HTML and CSS tutorials, which one is better?

And my second question is that i want build a forum: are HTML5,CCS3 and JAVASCRIPT good enough for that? cos i see that there are alot of different languages there.

Lastly, i want the website to be in my native language will i face problem with the hosting? and pls i need more imformation about hosting a website plss.

Hello.
No you don't need to memorize anything. The knowledge becomes ingrained in you overtime as you practise. But proceed with building the site now and refer to the tutorial as necessary. When stuck with a problem, consult search engines - my favourite is Google.
Note that all popular sites are dynamic websites. And no, you don't need to learn Javascript but you must learn a server-side programming language and a Relational Database Management to be able to build a dynamic website (both considerations are jointly referred to as back-end programming).
PHP is a popular and 'hugely' supported language for your back-end programming. If you choose PHP, then MySQL will be an ideal choice of database system because it integrates well with PHP.
Your choice of language(French, Chinese or Yoruba) doesn't matter in hosting.
Don't get drawn into the war of "the best programming language". There's no such thing because each language has its flaws and advantages which are borne out of its complexities and uniqueness.

I have some books on PHP & MySQL that i want to dispose but i'll feel better giving them to someone who needs them 'cos i paid a lot to print them then, when i had no laptop.
If you're interested and resident in Alimosho LGA, Lagos State.... i live in Ikotun.

Lantean:
Hello.
No you don't need to memorize anything. The knowledge becomes ingrained in you overtime as you practise. But proceed with building the site now and refer to the tutorial as necessary. When stuck with a problem, consult search engines - my favourite is Google.
Note that all popular sites are dynamic websites. And no, you don't need to learn Javascript but you must learn a server-side programming language and a Relational Database Management to be able to build a dynamic website (both considerations are jointly referred to as back-end programming).
PHP is a popular and 'hugely' supported language for your back-end programming. If you choose PHP, then MySQL will be an ideal choice of database system because it integrates well with PHP.
Your choice of language(French, Chinese or Yoruba) doesn't matter in hosting.
Don't get drawn into the war of "the best programming language". There's no such thing because each language has its flaws and advantages which are borne out of its complexities and uniqueness.

thank you very much, but i thought PHP and MYSQL are two differnt language, or do you mean that i must learn them both?

Sorry, i was out all day.
Yes, learn both cos while PHP is a programming language, MySQL is not. MySQL is a Relational DataBase Management System(RDBMS). It is a tool for storing data. For instance, all the posts, profiles, likes, photos even reports on Nairaland are stored in a database(though in separate tables). Communicating with the database requires a language - Structure Query Language. That is the language employed in 'talking' to RDBMS. RDBMS itself isn't a language.
However, there're slight distinctions between languages for the various RDBMS(s). Most times those differences don't matter, most beginners never get to the point anyway.

I forgot to mention w3schools.com You can learn PHP, SQL and jQuery there. and tutorials are free. But there's more to each of the concepts than the website makes you to believe.

Lantean:
I forgot to mention w3schools.com You can learn PHP, SQL and jQuery there. and tutorials are free. But there's more to each of the concepts than the website makes you to believe.

this is my problem with web language learning one leads to another.
pls dont say i am asking too much question. i use to see that jquery what is it all about?
And you said w3school dont teach everthing, how do i get the full and comprehensive tutorials pls, is there another website?
Thnks.

Ha ha ha ha(forgive me, i'm not laughing at you but with you).
First of all, nothing is finite in life, even in death, ... stuff go on.
If anyone wants more in life, he has to pursue resources to that end. i understand where you're coming from, you heard about web design, found it interesting and promising, then learnt a couple of related concepts thinking that's all only realise there is... moooore.. I know this cos i was once there.
So let me bring you up to speed:

HTML and CSS are used to build a site and order it's layout. jQuery is an easy form of Javascript (i prefer the latter). jQuery/Javascript is used for intelligently manipulating the site in the browser of a visitor. E.g. changing the colour of some elements as a user moves throug a page, telling the user a password is incomplete even though you haven't clicked submit. In other words, it is the thing that makes a website respond instantly to activities as if the site has a life of its own. remember there're times Google makes suggestions as you type in the search field. That is javascript at work. Javascript/jQuery is called Client-Side programming language because it is run on the site visitor's computer not the server. PHP & MySQL are Server-Side concepts. What those terms mean is that those scripts are run or executed on the server(for server-side) and visitor's computer(for client-side).

bebene:
Hello webmasters and others i have started learning HTML5 and CSS3, i finished reading the steps but my problem is, must i memorize everything or can i continue with the website building so that whenever i could not do something,can refer to the HTML and CSS tutorials, which one is better?

And my second question is that i want build a forum: are HTML5,CCS3 and JAVASCRIPT good enough for that? cos i see that there are alot of different languages there.

Lastly, i want the website to be in my native language will i face problem with the hosting? and pls i need more imformation about hosting a website plss.

you can't jump guns. the basics of web programming starts from HTML & CSS. after u are sure that u have learnt that so well, u can progress into PHP & MYSQL. Rome was never built in a day! know that very well.
plan to learn before jumping or striding over.
signed!
Chief Programmer

In addition, lots of people want to know programming. That is their drive. But intentions or purposes that propells that drive is what differs. Intentions may be:
(1) Being able to develop softwares, operating systems, phone apps, computer apps (Software Engineer).
(2) Being able to design websites for any manner of device (Web Designer).
(3) Being able to design and build dynamic sites(Web Developer).
(4) Being able to control or administer/manipulate a server to your needs(Webmasters). some of these guys are also web developers. but that is not always the case.

I know "programmer" is loosely used for all the above but it's only an abuse of the word. This abuse stems from the fact that the word sounds sophisticated or classy. So people admire 'programmers' cos the programming language, even HTML markup, seem Kryptonian(alien language, something an ORDINARY HUMAN CANNOT UNDERSTAND).

thank you lantean for the explanation:
but you have not answered my last question which is, is the tutorial in the w3schools website enough to learn what i want to learn, if its not pls help with the advice of how to get a full and comprehensive one.

Lantean:
Ha ha ha ha(forgive me, i'm not laughing at you but with you).
First of all, nothing is finite in life, even in death, ... stuff go on.
If anyone wants more in life, he has to pursue resources to that end. i understand where you're coming from, you heard about web design, found it interesting and promising, then learnt a couple of related concepts thinking that's all only realise there is... moooore.. I know this cos i was once there.
So let me bring you up to speed:

never mind i am learning so i know that i will ask stupid,funny and boring questions

ps3o:

you can't jump guns. the basics of web programming starts from HTML & CSS. after u are sure that u have learnt that so well, u can progress into PHP & MYSQL. Rome was never built in a day! know that very well.
plan to learn before jumping or striding over.
signed!
Chief Programmer

pls understand me, am still on the process of learning. i have already finished HTML and CSS tutorials that are with me, am here asking for the next thing to do and how to go about applying the ones i have learnt into practice. Anyway thanks for your contribution.

bebene:


pls understand me, am still on the process of learning. i have already finished HTML and CSS tutorials that are with me, am here asking for the next thing to do and how to go about applying the ones i have learnt into practice. Anyway thanks for your contribution.

the same way someone will explain to you is just the way I am doing. PHP is a server-side scripting language. with your little knowledge in HTML, u can interchangeably make use of HTML tags and js events in your scripts. when u see a website that its contents change from time to time, it might not have involved someone...but a script that anatomically work out the functions desired by the programmer.

bebene:
thank you lantean for the explanation:
but you have not answered my last question which is, is the tutorial in the w3schools website enough to learn what i want to learn, if its not pls help with the advice of how to get a full and comprehensive one.

Oh right, well... w3schools and the likes are geared towards giving a newbie basic knowledge and writing safe codes in short time. But there's more to those languages than those sites let on. Its the reason i always pick books over online tutoring.
As regards, comprehensivenes, every author teaches various ways of using a language. Thats why i have many ebooks and practise as i read.
as a recommendation, read Beginning PHP 6, Apache, MySQL web development(www.nettech.in/e-books/PHP-Apache-MySQL-Web-Development.pdf) its about 13mb in size. Also Beginning MySQL(edc.tversu.ru/elib/inf/0147.pdf) it's about 12mb. but download a local server app like xampp from www.apachefriends.org/download.html if you're using windows.

Download the appropriate version based on your computer's hardware (32bit or 64bit). the app won't work if you download the wrong version.
Though i presume you already have them, but minimise or eliminate bug issues by installing the latest versions of your choice browser and web editor.
i'll put consultancy fee on your tab till www.bebeneland.com launches lol

Lantean:
Download the appropriate version based on your computer's hardware (32bit or 64bit). the app won't work if you download the wrong version.
Though i presume you already have them, but minimise or eliminate bug issues by installing the latest versions of your choice browser and web editor.
i'll put consultancy fee on your tab till www.bebeneland.com launches lol

wooow bebeneland.com its awesome, how i wish am a billionaire like dangote i will just dash you one of my companies FOC, am really greatful pls i will be asking my questions here if i encounter any problem hope you will bear with me?

Lantean:

Oh right, well... w3schools and the likes are geared towards giving a newbie basic knowledge and writing safe codes in short time. But there's more to those languages than those sites let on. Its the reason i always pick books over online tutoring.
As regards, comprehensivenes, every author teaches various ways of using a language. Thats why i have many ebooks and practise as i read.
as a recommendation, read Beginning PHP 6, Apache, MySQL web development(www.nettech.in/e-books/PHP-Apache-MySQL-Web-Development.pdf) its about 13mb in size. Also Beginning MySQL(edc.tversu.ru/elib/inf/0147.pdf) it's about 12mb. but download a local server app like xampp from www.apachefriends.org/download.html if you're using windows.

thanks! thanks!! thanks!!!. you are the best in NL.

bebene:

wooow bebeneland.com its awesome, how i wish am a billionaire like dangote i will just dash you one of my companies FOC, am really greatful pls i will be asking my questions here if i encounter any problem hope you will bear with me?

lol. no problem.

bebene:
thanks! thanks!! thanks!!!. you are the best in NL.

LOL... You're welcome. And, thanks.

Lantean:


LOL... You're welcome.
And, thanks.

Hello sir, I sent a pm.. Do reply thanks..

Damayor12:


Hello sir, I sent a pm.. Do reply thanks..

Sorry, Mr D. I only check into Nairaland when i'm not busy or want to give myself a break from "busyness". I sent a mail to your email address, though.
How may i help?

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Lantean:


LOL... You're welcome.
And, thanks.

hello sir two days, hope you have been okay pls i need your help with some css if you are online pls quote me

bebene:

hello sir two days, hope you have been okay pls i need your help with some css if you are online pls quote me

sorry mate. 'just checked my email and found some pm from nairaland members. so you. my brother, how may i help

Lantean:

sorry mate. 'just checked my email and found some pm from nairaland members. so you. my brother, how may i help

Thank you sir i have already figured it out, and am sorry for not replying in time i have been away for a while.

But still i have question about one html element it really gives me headache, it the comment tag thats is used for internet explorer browser, is it necessary and pls what are those things that need to be designed specifically for internet explorer browser.
Thanks

As I understood you're learning HTML5 and CSS3 but not with the purpose to become a professional web developer and earn money for life with these skills but just because you need your own website? If it is so, then you do it against the current! You've chosen the most complicated way to develop a website. It's not necessary to learn for cook to be able to prepare a dinner. Do you understand what I mean? Regarding your question - you can get a website in much easier way. 1 way - to use ready website builders. Many of them are absolutely free ( http://www.beautifullife.info/web-design/15-best-free-website-builders/ ) and this doesn't require any special skills from you. 2 way - download or buy ready WordPress theme ( https://themeforest.net/category/wordpress ), upload it to shared hosting and voila!