If you’ve ever wanted to build a website, HTML is where your journey begins.
HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language, and it’s the foundation of all web pages. Whether you're creating a simple blog or a full-featured web app, HTML is what gives your page structure.
What Exactly Is HTML?
HTML isn’t a programming language—it’s a markup language used to describe the structure of web pages.
The Basic Structure of an HTML
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>My First Website</title>
</head>
<body>
<h1>Hello, world!</h1>
<p>This is my first HTML page.</p>
</body>
</html>
Let’s break it down:
<!DOCTYPE html>– Tells the browser you're using HTML5<html>– The root element of the page<head>– Contains meta info like title and links to styles<body>– The visible content lives here
Common HTML Tags
<h1> to <h6> - Headings
<p> - Paragraph
<a href="">- Link
<img src=""> - Image
<ul> <ol> <li> - Lists
<div> - Division/Block Container
Why Learn HTML First?
- It’s simple to learn, even with no coding background.
- Every website, no matter how complex, uses HTML at its core.
- Knowing HTML helps you understand how web content works before jumping into CSS or JavaScript.
*Next steps *
Once you're comfortable with HTML, you'll want to learn:
- CSS (for styling)
- JavaScript (for interactivity)
- Responsive design (so it works on phones and desktops)
Thanks for reading!
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