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This question is for all of you guys that are into computer and web programming/design. I have always wanted to learn how to design web pages and stuff like that, and I finally have some time to invest in learning this. How did you guys learn? Did you take classes or did you just figure it out for yourself? I know there are some online sources that you can learn from. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!

I taught myself. There are several steps involved with learning how to code and design. You are going to want to learn XHTML, CSS, PHP, and MYSQL to be effective on the coding side. Given the chance or desire, having a working knowledge of javascript will come in handy. (Specifically if you are interested in using Ajax.)

I would start with the XHTML and CSS. If you could utilize both of those tools effectively, you could create a static site just with those. Database driven sites require additional knowledge.

A good place to start learning is W3Schools Online Web Tutorials.

sweet, thanks for the info. is xhtml similar to html, and does it help to know html first? thanks again.

HTML is basically deprecated. XHTML is valid/compliant HTML and it is cross browser compatible. It would be a waste of time learning HTML.

Hi..........
You are going to this site http://www.w3schools.com/ is css programming and coding side. Cascading Style Sheets as a presentation language has made great waves in the web world. The website is filled with various CSS related issues like articles, blogs, video tutorials, forum,CSS tools books and many more things.
Please visit and learn this site.
Thank you

W3Schools Online Web Tutorials

that's a pretty good site to learn to code. i like it a lot because you can practice your coding and see exactly what certain codes will do real time.