Which script language to learn?

Question

I want to construct a web-page. It won't be so complicated, but still, I want to have a database, and a forum. Which language is worth learning: xml, html, php or any other?
Thanks a lot...

Answer 1

Well first, HTML and XML are not scripting languages, but that's OK. If you do not already have a working knowledge of HTML then that would be where to start off. That is the basis of any web page.

Now, that being said. There are a number of open source forums out there that you can use. Battle Axe forum is one which is written completely in ASP and javascript, and is a very well built forum. Another one that is very customizable and easy to use is PHPBB, which is written completely in PHP and works better with a mysql database but can run on mssql.

For building a web page in general, it all depends on what path you want to take. I would argue that asp would be a good path to start with, mainly since you will get a good working knowledge of visual basic scripting. This will help in the future if you want to move into other Microsoft technologies such as ASP.NET...which can do some really cool things. If you want to stay completely open source, go the PHP route.

On a final note, you will be able to find much more information on yahoo and google for PHP than you will ASP. Perhaps the best back to check out is http://www.w3cschools.com for any scripting languages. They cover all of them in detail, and have very good web based training and reference material to assist all types of developers.

Hope this helps,
HoodRat
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Answer 2

All of them are essential in website development. If you're just starting out, begin with HTML. After that, learn CSS.

You'll be able to do lots already once you get those down. Database driven sites can be powered by PHP scripts running on a SQL database. If you're looking into running a forum, phpBB is an open-source script. No need to learn PHP to start running one.

The only other thing I can suggest that will come in handy is javascript.

Answer 3

PHP and MySQL by far. They're perfect for small to medium web developement and can be very easy and powerful to use and build.
Theres a TON of online sources and forums regarding PHP so if you ever run into a snag, you can do a search on google and find almost any answer to your PHP question.

Also, you can find PHP hosting much cheaper than ASP. GoDaddy has great PHP hosting for $4 a month.

Of course HTML is a must and CSS and JavaScript wouldn't hurt either.

Go to www.w3schools.com. They have nice tutorials to get you started and then I would purchase a good book on PHP and MySQL. I bought one 4 years ago and still use it as a reference.

Answer 4

Well one really doesnt have to learn all the languages One needs to find the right hosting that provides the right services
Cpanel handles all the languages needed To write you web pages php and html you dont basically have to learn the language just how to use the editors
theres a thousand and one editors out there
and most website host have it automaticcally embedded
in Cpanel Control
its made easier now a days

Answer 5

all 3 for the most part.

1st html for basic web knowledge
2nd CSS for design and styles
3rd PHP or ASP or JSP for Server side scripting
4th SQL for database
5th Javascript if you want to add client side stuff

if you have no programing or scripting knowledge learning PHP/ASP/JSP will be the hardest to learn.

link is a good starting place

Answer 6

If you want to add some dynamism to your web page,
learn JavaScript.
If you want to create an out-of-the-blue design and style:
Learn HTML along with CSS.

PHP is fine, however it is not standard as HTML, CSS and
JavaScript. JavaScript is a standard to me since the
versatility and ease it is embedded in the html web page.
and huge use in the web apps developing community.

Combine the HTML design with Java (J2SE and J2EE).
You can create an Client and its Servlet and JSP.
With JDBC API you can interact with your DB.

Hope this would be useful to you.

Answer 7

For web base programming HTML is a MUST...then the trend now is...Java programming...so you can try it...XML is also good one...if you understand Java...PHP will be easier for you to learn too...

Answer 8

You can build ADO (Active Data Objects) Database code and ASP (Active Server Pages) using Visual Studio.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/

Answer 9

Apart from html, php and sql are good to learn.

Answer 10

I think better to use php. It's very powerful script language.