ADD SCRIPTS TO HTML PAGES

Programming concepts and terminology are similar for all programming languages, including all Web programming languages. After you understand the basic concepts, you can apply those to any programming language.

This lesson introduces you to basic programming concepts and terminology. Other lessons build on this as you continue your exploration of Web Programming.

What is programming ? Basically, programming is learning to communicate (speak and write) in a language that a computer understands. Communicating includes sending information to computers as well as receiving information from computers.

When you learn a new language, you learn the syntax of the language -- the vocabulary, how to put words together to form sentences, how to use proper punctuation, how to put words in the correct order, and all the other details that comprise the grammar of the language. Learning a programming language is similar to learning any new language; learn the syntax, and practice, practice, practice.