HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the foundation of web development, used to structure content on the web. Here's a quick guide to get started:
📘 What is HTML?
- Definition: HTML is a markup language that defines the structure of web pages using tags.
- Purpose: It tells browsers how to display text, images, links, and other elements.
- Syntax: Tags are enclosed in
< >
, like<h1>Heading</h1>
.
🛠 Basic Structure
A minimal HTML document looks like this:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>My First Page</title>
</head>
<body>
<h1>Hello, World!</h1>
</body>
</html>
📌 Common Tags
Tag | Description |
---|---|
<h1> -<h6> |
Headings (1-6 levels) |
<p> |
Paragraphs |
<a> |
Hyperlinks |
<img> |
Embedded images |
<ul> -<ol> |
Unordered/Ordered lists |
🚀 Next Steps
- Practice writing simple HTML files
- Learn about CSS for styling
- Explore JavaScript for interactivity
[Continue your learning with our CSS tutorial → /css_introduction]