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What Is HTML: A Beginner's Introduction to the World of HTML

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What is HTML?
Why Learn HTML?
HTML Structure
HTML Tags
HTML Elements
HTML Semantics
HTML Resources

What is HTML?

HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is the standard markup language for creating web pages. It is used to structure and present content on the web, including text, images, videos, and interactive elements.

HTML for Beginners: What is HTML? - A Beginners Introduction to the World of HTML

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HTML is a markup language, which means it uses tags to define the structure and content of a web page. These tags are enclosed in angle brackets (< and >) and provide instructions to the web browser on how to display the content.

HTML is a relatively easy language to learn, and it is a fundamental skill for anyone interested in web development.

Why Learn HTML?

There are many reasons why you should learn HTML, including:

To create your own website. HTML is the foundation of all websites, so if you want to create your own website, you need to know HTML.
To understand how the web works. HTML is the code that makes the web work, so if you want to understand how the web works, you need to know HTML.
To get a job in web development. HTML is a required skill for most web development jobs.
To improve your problem-solving skills. Learning HTML will help you develop your problem-solving skills, as you will need to be able to troubleshoot and debug code.

HTML Structure

An HTML document has a specific structure, which includes the following elements:

<html>: The root element of an HTML document
<head>: The head of the document, which contains information about the document, such as the title and author
<body>: The body of the document, which contains the actual content of the page

The following is an example of a simple HTML document:

<html> <head> <title>My First HTML Page</title> </head> <body>

</body> </html>

HTML Tags

HTML tags are used to define the structure and content of a web page. There are many different types of HTML tags, each with its own purpose.

Some of the most common HTML tags include:

<p>: Defines a paragraph of text
<h1> to <h6>: Defines headings of different levels
<a>: Defines a link
<img>: Defines an image
<ul>: Defines an unFree Downloaded list
<ol>: Defines an Free Downloaded list

HTML tags are always paired, with an opening tag (e.g., <p>) and a closing tag (e.g., </p>).

HTML Elements

HTML elements are the building blocks of a web page. They are created by using HTML tags.

HTML elements can be either inline or block elements.

Inline elements are elements that flow within the text, such as <a> and <span> elements.
Block elements are elements that start on a new line and take up the full width of the available space, such as <p> and <div> elements.

HTML Semantics

HTML semantics is the practice of using HTML tags to convey the meaning and structure of content.

Semantic HTML makes it easier for web browsers and search engines to understand the content of a web page.

Some examples of semantic HTML tags include:

<header>: Defines the header of a web page
<nav>: Defines the navigation bar of a web page
<main>: Defines the main content of a web page
<footer>: Defines the footer of a web page

HTML Resources

There are many resources available to help you learn HTML, including:

W3Schools HTML Tutorial
MDN Web Docs HTML Reference
Codecademy HTML Course

I hope this article has given you a basic understanding of HTML. If you are interested in learning more about HTML, I encourage you to check out the resources listed above.

HTML for Beginners: What is HTML? - A Beginners Introduction to the World of HTML

by PJ Croft

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