Harry RobertsFeb 19, 2025
Phillip Lovelace

I'm a huge fan of @csswizardry, but is this a hot take or no? #HTML

https://csswizardry.com/2025/02/html-is-not-a-programming-language/

HTML Is Not a Programming Language… – CSS Wizardry

Is HTML a programming language? In this short post, I explore why HTML is powerful, fundamental, and essential—but not a programming language. Discover why semantics matter less than practical value and why HTML deserves more respect.

Feb 14, 2025 at 11:22pmWeb
Show threadHTeuMeuLeuFeb 19, 2025
@pixelflips Claiming “HTML is easy” is a huge red flag to me. ⛳️
Show threadAndy DaviesFeb 19, 2025

@pixelflips @csswizardry Harry’s in the wrong here…

“A programming language is a formal system of notation used to write computer programs. It allows programmers to communicate instructions to a computer in a way that the machine can understand and execute”

And that’s exactly what HTML does… like SQL, HTML is declarative rather than imperative but it’s still a programming language