Are you a newbie in the programming or porgramming field with an interest to learn something but confused about languages like C and HTML? Many beginners are unsure about how to start programming or which language to choose, whether it's C-Langauge or HTML. In this post, I will try to clear up all your confusion about the C Programming Langauge and HTML.
HTML vs Programming Language
The first thing I want to tell you is not to mix both things (C & HTML). They are separate. How? You need to understand that if you are willing to learn programming or need to solve complex problems, you should choose C or any other programming language (like JavaScript, Python, C#, C++ etc.). If you are willing to learn a rendering language or want to design web pages or a website, then it's HTML. Still confused? No problem! You need to understand the difference between a programming language and a rendering language. A programming language allows you to perform mathematical and logical operations.
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For example, if you provide two numbers to the C language (a programming language) as 4 and 3 with the positive (+) operator, then C will perform a mathematical operation and return 7. The statement should be like this: 4+3, and the answer will be 7. It simply adds both numbers and returns the result. However, if you try to perform the same operation with HTML, the result will be
4+3
It's exactly the same as what we have provided! Yes, it is the same, and that's why we call it a rendering language. It simply renders the content you provide without applying any mathematical or logical operations. On the other hand, in a programming language, you are able to perform mathematical and logical operators (we are not going deep into logical operators like "AND", "OR", comparison, etc.).
Now, remember that C is a programming language where you can perform mathematical or logical operations, but this is not true for HTML as it is a rendering language. HTML allows you to render your content in the browser, while C is a general-purpose programming language used for writing firmware or applications. The question is, what should you choose? The answer is simple: it's your choice! What do you actually want to learn? What is in demand? Pick the right thing (as I mentioned the difference), and remember the differences summarized below:
HTML:
- Rendering language.
- Easy to learn.
- You can create your first static web page easily, but CSS is also required. HTML is about the structure of the page while CSS is the makeup!
- A browser would not know (without HTML) how to display text as elements or load images, etc.
- You can start earning quickly by selling static web pages or templates. Check Immediately Start Earning with Programming
C Programming Language:
- It is a Programming Language.
- C has been written in assembly language.
- Compared to HTML, it is harder to learn (but actually, programming is easy if you focus it, must check my blog about this topic Is Programming for everyone?).
- You can create your first calculator application easily.
- Middle-level programming language.
- Operating systems like Windows, Linux, or Unix have been written in C.
- It is efficient and ideal for developing firmware software or system software (such as network drivers, word processors, graphics, databases, or interpreters).
Best of luck with your selection!
