Javascript is easy. Don't let it bog you down, it's syntax is simple and the functions are easy to use. If you have any previous programming experience I would say you can learn javascript within minutes (I did, although I don't know that many functions)
I don't know how you can find html confusing. It is only confusing if you use a dodgy web host, like freewebs or pizco, they totally lead you the wrong way.
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