Here is the exact difference between scripting language, markup language and programming language, their types and mearning.

For example, a Web application may involve database programming in SQL, server side scripting in PHP, client-side scripting in JavaScript and additional markup languages, such as HTML and XML.

A code sphere that encompasses all 7 types of languages: Programming, Markup, Stylesheet, Scripting, Database Query, Domain Specific and Document Formatting. (Started not long ago...) - ...