help me pls.. beginner here...

aashish · Posted: 4/26/2006, 7:52 am Post subject: help me pls.. beginner here...

Hi, im just a beginner in the field of webpage designing and hosting.. But i have a very strong desire to be a good developer...

I only know the HTML, and basic of flash, photoshop and dreamweaver.
I want suggestion from you guys, as you have already passed through my phase, what shall i do next? i mean there are lots of things, lots of languages and stuffs, but i cant do it all at a time... just as a beginner, what u suggest i do next? I mean in terms of gathering knowledge, what should i learn next?

I hope someone will help me in this mattter..... Smile

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Keith · Moderator

I suggest mastering HTML (XHTML actually), including semantic markup, web standards and CSS (cascading style sheets).

Maybe from there you can go on to learn Javascript (Unobstrusive) and maybe a web programming language like .Net or PHP.
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aashish · Posted: 4/27/2006, 7:03 pm Post subject:

thank you for the reply... i will keep that in mind... Smile

Josh · Posted: 4/29/2006, 5:50 pm Post subject:

I taught myself the stuff that I know buy hanging around forums and reading. Also, when I would see a site that I thought was cool I would look to see how it works and if I couldn't figure how they did something then I would ask someone who would know. Good luck with everything.
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Manao · Posted: 5/4/2006, 11:26 am Post subject:

Hi there,

Yes, Keith is right. Masterize XHTML/CSS2 and complie with standards. Take time to understand the BOX MODEL of each navigator and you will be a master in design in a short time.

Then, you should know PHP/MySQL basics and understand how this foolish world works.

Once you have masterized XHTML/CSS2 and PHP basics you will be a killer ! Smile

Here are some links :
• A List Apart : http://www.alistapart.com/
• Centricle : http://centricle.com/ref/css/filters/?highlight_columns=true
• Quirksmode : http://www.quirksmode.org/
• PHP training : http://www.d.umn.edu/itss/support/Training/Online/webdesign/php.html
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aashish · Posted: 5/8/2006, 6:32 pm Post subject:

Thanks Manao

Josh · Posted: 5/9/2006, 4:41 am Post subject:

Another resource is 37signals. They are into real clean design which always yeilds usability. Check them out at www.37signals.com and www.37svn.com.
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