Recently a visitor to this site was inquiring about which programming language would be best to learn as a beginner. I can't locate that thread right now so I will put my 2 cents worth here. There are numerous youtube videos on programming and on must-know languages...I am not addressing that.
Although my knowledge is limited...here's my recommendation:
1.
HTML, CSS, and most importantly
Javascript. Javascript is the scripting language that allows interactivity on web pages. HTML and CSS are the structural language of web page design. Javascript is the scripting language powering essentially
95% of all web pages
According to one source I recently viewed, the
average Javascript programer earns $95,000 per year. That's average! Given its
ubiquity and utility, IMO, even though my knowledge of programming is rather limited...I would recommend learning javascript programning as a priority over other lanquages especially if one is interested in web design.
2. Because I am finally putting my MP900c's to work after many years of gathering dust...I am finding they are rather ideal for learning javascript...something new for me. And although the MP900c is HTML 4 based instead of the latest 5.0 version for most part it remains powerful since most of the changes between the two involve media streaming functionality. Similarly, Javascript's newest version contains some new bells and whistles
(other options than "var" for example
)...but the basics remain the same. Thus, the
HPC's such as the MP900 provide a nice compact avenue for learning these light weight languages.