HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the foundation of web development. It structures content on the web using tags and attributes. Below is a quick guide to get started:
Basic Structure
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>My First Web Page</title>
</head>
<body>
<h1>Hello, World!</h1>
</body>
</html>
<!DOCTYPE html>
: Declares the document type<html>
: Root element of an HTML page<head>
: Contains metadata like titles<body>
: Holds the visible content
Common Tags
Tag | Purpose |
---|---|
<h1> -<h6> |
Headings |
<p> |
Paragraphs |
<a> |
Hyperlinks |
<img> |
Images |
Tips for Learning
- Start with simple projects like personal portfolios
- Use online editors like CodePen to experiment
- Practice semantic HTML for better accessibility
Expand Your Knowledge
For advanced topics like HTML5 features or responsive design, check out our Advanced HTML Techniques guide.