Thanks so much for your suggestions. I’m pleasantly surprised to learn that pros use programs that do the coding for you. It seems that it may be a lot easier to learn as I go along that way than if I had to get everything perfect from the start.
My ISP gives me 6 free MB of web space, so I can use that for practice.
Next question: So if I use a program that does the code for me, when do I get to use my new HTML skills? For example, in the Web Design program I have, if I want to make a link there are certian shortcut buttons I have to press (basically, insert link here) and then I chose the graphic I want from a provided list. If I don’t want to use their shortcut, can I just type in the HTML code?
Also, what other programming languages should I delve into so that I can learn really cool stuff? Which langauges and/or tools are most commonly used by professional webmasters?
Gaudere, I think I understand you, but let me be sure. You are saying that the programs which generate code do not do it in the most efficient manner (I’ve heard this before), so if I use such a program, I should then view the source code, see where the coding is less than streamlined and fix it. Have I got that right? It sounds like a great (and interesting) way to learn. If this is, in fact, what you are saying, is there a particular program you recommend (Let me guess, Homesite?).
Again, thanks so much for all your help, everyone. Beadalin, the Web Site Garage sounds like a really useful tool. Quin City, thanks for the HTML tutoring info.
Lastly, is there a book I could buy that explains the BIG PICTURE, so to speak? I know that CGI and GUI and Perl and Java and ASP are associated with web design, and I know there is a client end and a server end and some here have spoke of editing. I hear these terms bantied about, but don’t have a clear understanding of how each language is useful or which tools do what. So, is there some comprehensive reference manual availble or do I just have to start hanging out at Star Trek conventions?