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I am still a simple HTML guy. I was curious who does a different coding. Just trying to get a feel on whats hot and whats not.

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For a practical follow-up to this thread and a clear path for someone who calls themselves a "simple HTML" person (like ), here is a concise map of who does what on modern web projects and a short, actionable learning route. The replies here touch on browser compatibility (see ), rich-client approaches (see and ) and server/data work (see and ); the guidance below ties those directions into today’s priorities.

  • UI designer: visual language, component look and feel.
  • UX designer/researcher: user flows, testing, prototypes.
  • Front-end developer: implements interfaces, accessibility, responsive behavior and performance.
  • Back-end developer: APIs, databases, authentication, business logic.
  • Full-stack: mixes front- and back-end responsibilities.
  • DevOps/Infrastructure: CI/CD, deployment, monitoring.
  • QA/Testing: cross-browser/device checks and automated tests.

A focused, modern progression for someone starting with markup:

  1. Strengthen semantic HTML and basic accessibility (ARIA basics, meaningful structure).
  2. Learn modern layout (Flexbox and Grid) and avoid table-based layouts for positioning.
  3. Master mobile-first responsive design and performance basics (image optimization, lazy load).
  4. Learn modern JavaScript (ES6+ patterns) and the concept of progressive enhancement.
  5. Use Git for source control and a simple package workflow (npm/Yarn).
  6. Add basic testing and cross-device checks (responsive breakpoints, real-device testing).
  7. Learn a design/prototyping tool (Figma) and UX fundamentals if interested in design work.
  8. If building complex apps, adopt one front-end framework—start with a single ecosystem.

Note: some technologies mentioned in older replies are no longer viable (Flash reached end-of-life). For up-to-date tutorials and specs, MDN is a reliable reference (MDN Learn Web Development) and Adobe’s Flash EOL notice documents the deprecation (Adobe Flash Player EOL).

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Who does What?

"Why! I Don't Know! He's on third, and I don't give a darn!" (from the Abbot & Costello radio short "Who's on First")

I use XHTML 1.0 Strict with CSS1. Almost all browsers in use today can handle it.

I do use tables a bit more liberally than some people want me to. There are some structures that can't be easily converted to a div structure without falling apart.

I have learned to write browser-independent code.

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xhtml, css, ajax, javascript, actionscript. You should start learning flash/actionscript/flex/air

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ok i can do php, javascripting, html, css, flash, photoshop, illustrator, (Mostly work as digital artist) can't remember more right now :D

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yeah and i forgot im learning c++ and java :D

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Posting mistake

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XHTML and CSS as well as Javascript
For serverside stuff i use JSP, PHP and ASP.NET

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I do php and mysql, XHTML 1.1 strict, css 2, javascript. Now I'm looking towards Ajax, but actionscript and flex are cool.

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