On Dec 18, 2004, at 9:29 AM, Byron A Jeff wrote:

>
> HTML isn't a programming language.
> HTML is a markup language used to describe text.
>
Yes, but they have a lot in common at a beginner level.
1) The concept of needing to "instruct" the computer
2) reserved keywords, odd punctuation, and obscure sytax
3) RULES that MUST BE FOLLOWED

HTML has a more proximate goal than most programming languages.  Being
able to make a cooler webpage is probably a strong motivator these days.
It is my daughter's interest in (and success with) HTML fiddling that is
leading me to suspect that she might be ready/interested in programming.

>  Javascript is a programming language.
>
Hmm.  So how does Javascript rate as a introductory programming 
language?
Are there any tutorials or environments aimed at teaching javascript to
people who don't know anything about computers yet?

BillW
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