Should we know HTML and CSS before JavaScript?

It's not mandatory to know HTML or CSS before getting started with JavaScript.

JavaScript is a versatile language — it’s used for everything from making web pages interactive to building servers, mobile apps, and even games. So if you're learning it for general programming purposes (like game development or backend work), you can absolutely start without knowing any HTML or CSS.

That said, if your goal is to build websites or web applications, having a basic understanding of HTML and CSS will definitely make things easier.

• HTML provides the structure of a webpage (like headings, paragraphs, images).

• CSS handles the styling (like colors, fonts, layouts).

• JavaScript adds interactivity (like responding to clicks, form submissions, animations).

Since JavaScript often works closely with HTML and CSS in web development, knowing a little bit about them will help you understand where and how to apply JavaScript effectively.