javascript question
I learned HTML then JavaScript now I'm working on PHP (The best language in the world!!!!!!!!!) and a little C++. Most people do start off with HTML/CSS then JavaScript. I would recommend PHP/MySQL. But thats all up to you my friend. BTW I hate JavaScript now, I only used it for the missions on HBH. :)
Really just learn to read it. The thing about JS is that it is a weak-typed and I think dynamically typed language. This means that you get in the habit of using substrings on numbers or multiplying strings and when you wish to move on to a real language, you get f'ed up because of the non-typecast-ability. I suggest that you learn PHP really because it doesn't really get you into the habit of using string functions on numbers or anything of the like, but it is not up in your face about data types.
I only ever suggest that people learn JS when the syntax would appeal more due to a previous proficiency. In general, you should only bother learning HTML before learning PHP. Once you become proficient enough with PHP, you'll figure out on your own exactly how much Javascript you'll want to know (if any).
Pwnzall wrote: Really just learn to read it. The thing about JS is that it is a weak-typed and I think dynamically typed language. This means that you get in the habit of using substrings on numbers or multiplying strings and when you wish to move on to a real language, you get f'ed up because of the non-typecast-ability. I suggest that you learn PHP really because it doesn't really get you into the habit of using string functions on numbers or anything of the like, but it is not up in your face about data types.
I assume by real language you mean strongly typed, like python. Anyway I don't think so, perl allows all of the things you mentioned above and even in bigger extent, and despite that a lot of people including myself consider it as a regular programming language.I don't suggest that he should learn perl, I'm just disagreeing with the general statements you wrote above;)