What is Html

HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the standard language used to create and design web pages. It structures the content and elements on a webpage such as headings, paragraphs, images, and links.

This tutorial is beginner-friendly and will guide you step-by-step.

HTML is the foundation of all modern websites and applications. It works with CSS to style content and JavaScript to add interactivity.

HTML was created by Tim Berners-Lee in 1991.HTML is not a programming language. it's a markup language.A markup language uses tags to annotate content.HTML is used to display text, images, links, audio, videos, etc.

HTML5, the latest version, supports modern web features like video, audio, canvas graphics, and semantic elements.

Example: Basic HTML Page

<!DOCTYPE html>   
<html>
  <head>
    <title>My First Page</title>
  </head>
  <body>
    <h1>Welcome to HTML!</h1>
    <p>This is a paragraph.</p>
  </body>
</html>

Explanation of the HTML Example:

<!DOCTYPE html> Declares this is an HTML5 document. It helps browsers display the page correctly.
<html> ... </html> The root element that wraps the whole HTML document.
<head> ... </head> Contains meta-information like the page title, stylesheets, etc. Not visible on the page.
<title>My First Page</title> The text shown in the browser tab. Important for SEO.
<body> ... </body> Contains all the visible content of the webpage (headings, text, images, etc.).
<h1>Welcome to HTML!</h1> A top-level heading. Important for page titles and SEO.
<p>This is a paragraph.</p> A block of text. HTML automatically adds spacing before and after it.

Why Learn HTML?

Essential for creating web pages
Works with CSS and JavaScript
Simple to learn for beginners
Foundation for all web frameworks
Used by every website on the internet
Supports mobile and responsive design

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