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Web development without using HTML/CSS/JavaScript

I have to write a web application, and I am not sure which technology to choose. The user interface has to look like a desktop application. From my (limited) experience with HTML, CSS and JavaScript, I know this is far from easy. What I'd like is to be able to program just like in C++, C# or Java, because I think these languages are far more suited for implementing a GUI.

My question is threefold:

  • Is this possible?
  • Which technologies can be used for this?
  • And if it is possible, why are most web applications still made using HTML and JavaScript?
Solution

  • Yes, it is possible you could use Silverlight or JavaFX (even though it would require a minimum of HTML like 4 tags...).

    The problem with Silverlight or JavaFX and Flash at the same time is that they suck at SEO, that is search engine optimization, as Google & co can't look inside your app.