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Introduction to HTML

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Introduction to HTML: The Foundation of the Web

In the digital age, websites are the backbone of online communication, commerce, and entertainment. At the core of every website is a language called HTML—short for HyperText Markup Language. Whether you’re aspiring to become a web developer or simply curious about how web pages are built, understanding HTML is a great place to start.

What is HTML?

HTML is a markup language used to create and structure content on the web. Unlike programming languages such as Python or JavaScript, HTML doesn’t perform logic or calculations. Instead, it tells the web browser how to display text, images, links, and other content.

HTML uses tags (also called elements) to mark different parts of a web page. These tags are enclosed in angle brackets, like

for a paragraph or

for a heading.

Basic Structure of an HTML Document

Here’s a simple example of a basic HTML page:

• <!DOCTYPE html> tells the browser that this is an HTML5 document.
• <html> is the root element that contains the whole web page.
• <head> contains meta-information about the page, like the title.
• <title> sets the name of the tab in your browser.
• <body> holds all the visible content on the page—headings, text, images, links, and more.
• <h1> is a top-level heading, and <p> is a paragraph.
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Why Learn HTML?
• It’s easy to start: HTML has a simple and readable syntax.
• Essential for web development: HTML is the foundation of every website.
• Works with CSS and JavaScript: Together, these three form the core technologies of the web.
• Great for building portfolios or personal blogs: Even with basic HTML, you can create clean and functional pages.

Conclusion.

Learning HTML is the first step toward building your own website or starting a career in web development. With just a few tags and some creativity, you can begin crafting your own corner of the internet. Once you’re comfortable with HTML, the next steps are to explore CSS (for styling) and JavaScript (for interactivity).

Start small, experiment often, and enjoy the journey into web development!

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