What is HTML?

HTML, or Hypertext Markup Language, is the standard markup language for creating web pages. It provides the structure and content for websites, making it an essential skill for any web developer.

Introduction to HTML

HTML is made up of a series of elements, or tags, that are used to mark up the content of a web page. These tags tell the browser how to display the content, whether it’s a heading, a paragraph, an image, or a link. HTML tags are usually written in pairs, with an opening tag and a closing tag, and the content of the tag goes in between.

For example, the <h1> tag is used to create a heading, and the <p> tag is used to create a paragraph. To create a link, you can use the <a> tag, and to add an image, you can use the <img> tag.

HTML also has attributes, which provide additional information about the elements. For example, the src attribute specifies the source of an image, and the href attribute specifies the destination of a link.

HTML5

HTML has evolved over the years, and the latest version, HTML5, includes new elements and features that make it easier to create modern, interactive websites. Some of these features include the ability to play audio and video, create graphics with the <canvas> element, and use web components to create reusable chunks of code.

Conclusion

Whether you’re a beginner looking to get started in web development or an experienced developer looking to brush up on your HTML skills, learning HTML is an important step in building professional-quality websites.

Exercises

To review these concepts, we will go through a series of exercises designed to test your understanding and apply what you have learned.