[Nickk]

I am new to programming, other than a very basic knowledge of HTML. I'm interested in webdesign and I have a few questions.
What languages would it be best to learn? and Is there any books or websites you'd recommend?

Thanks in Advance,
Nick

[lukasarts]

I'll save pgo a job here....

http://www.htmldog.com/

Best place to start.

[Limbo]

HTML then CSS for starters.

Then depending on your strengths and what you prefer: PHP/MySQL, Flash or Javascript.

Once you have a skill sussed start right away on the next - the bigger the toolbox the better the pay - the web field pays developers more than designers on the whole - someone who can do both well, is a sort after commodity

[Nickk]

Thankyou for the replies! Some very helpful information!

[pgo]

Originally Posted by lukasarts

I'll save pgo a job here....

http://www.htmldog.com/

Best place to start.

Glad you've got my back.

Also, I can't stress enough the importance of actually learning the languages and not "learning Dreamweaver" (or whatever WYSIWYG editor is around). You'll have a much better idea of what you're actually doing and get better results (from a technical standpoint) every time.

Unless you think a piece of software is smarter than you are - then you might look into a career at McDonald's.

[Nickk]

Originally Posted by pgo

Also, I can't stress enough the importance of actually learning the languages and not "learning Dreamweaver" (or whatever WYSIWYG editor is around). You'll have a much better idea of what you're actually doing and get better results (from a technical standpoint) every time.

I completely agree, it's always nice to know how something works and what it is doing when you're making it.
So far I have had great success on HTML Dog, I've gone through the HTML and CSS beginners guide.