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Web design & development FAQ

Welcome to the web design and web development FAQ page, here you will find questions related to web design and development and also the terminology which is used. I provide resources of interest for beginners and experienced designers and developers alike. This page is a work in progress, as new information surfaces I will update it.

What is HTML?

HTML which stands for HyperText Markup Language is a markup language used to describe the basic structure of a website. Think of it like building blocks, with each element used to label headings and paragraphs on the page for example. It is used in combination with CSS.

Where can I read more about HTML?

If you would like to read up more on HTML I would recommend visiting these sites:

Where can I learn HTML?

I'm glad you asked - here's some sites which I would recommend to get a basic understanding of HTML.

What is CSS?

CSS or Cascading Style Sheets is another language used to describe the style or presentation of a website or how a website looks. It controls the layout, colours, fonts and much more. It is used in combination with HTML.

Where can I read more about CSS?

The following resources are a good starting point for more information about CSS:

Where can I learn CSS?

You can begin to learn CSS from the following sites:

What is JavaScript?

JavaScript is another language used to make websites interactive or dynamic. It is also used to make web applications, widgets and additional functionality to programs and websites. JavaScript commonly reacts to user events, for example when a user clicks on a button a window pops up.

Where can I read more about Javascript?

The following site is a good starting point:

Where can I learn JavaScript?

You can start learning JavaScript from the following site:

Additional Information

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