I'm not really sure where to post this, so I apologize if it's not in the section. I have been doing xhtml, and css for around half a year, and was wondering what area I should focus on learning next.
I am really weak in the programming department, and it's time for me to learn some sort of scripting language (client or server side). I have done a bit of javascript, such as using it in mouserovers on image maps, but thats about it. I honestly have a hard time coming up with things to do with javascript, period. I know it can be used for data validation, but all the useful website features require a server side scripting language.
I would like to continue improving my web skills, but I have no idea where to go from here... Should I learn asp, aspx, php, javascript, or do most website developers buy scripts, and just learn the basics (installing them). I am completely lost.
What kind of skills does it take to get a job, as a web-developer, or web-programmer, or what skills does a person need to start up their own web company? I know I'm no-where near any of the above, but I would just like some direction to get there.
My skills so far include:
-html (xhtml)
-css
-photoshop cs
-image ready
Any help is appreciated, thanks.