π What is HTML?
HTML, or HyperText Markup Language, is the standard language for creating web pages. It provides the structure and content of a website. Think of it as the foundation upon which everything else (like fancy designs and interactive elements) is built.
π A Brief History of HTML
HTML was invented by Tim Berners-Lee in 1990 while at CERN. It was initially created to allow researchers to easily share documents online. Since then, it has gone through several revisions and improvements, with HTML5 being the current standard.
π Key Principles of HTML
- π·οΈ Tags: HTML uses tags (e.g.,
<p> for paragraphs, <h1> for headings) to define elements on a page.
- 𧱠Elements: An HTML element is defined by a start tag, some content, and an end tag (e.g.,
<p>This is a paragraph.</p>).
- π³ Structure: HTML documents have a hierarchical structure, starting with the
<html> tag, followed by <head> (containing metadata) and <body> (containing the visible content).
- π Hyperlinks: HTML allows you to create hyperlinks using the
<a> tag, which links to other web pages or resources.
- πΌοΈ Images: You can embed images in your HTML using the
<img> tag.
π Real-World Examples of HTML
Let's look at some examples:
Basic HTML Structure:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>My First Web Page</title>
</head>
<body>
<h1>Hello, World!</h1>
<p>This is a simple paragraph.</p>
</body>
</html>
Creating a Hyperlink:
<a href="https://www.eokultv.com">Visit eokultv!</a>
Embedding an Image:
<img src="image.jpg" alt="My Image">
β More HTML Elements
- π Paragraphs: Use the
<p> tag to create paragraphs of text.
- π£ Headings: Use the
<h1> to <h6> tags for headings and subheadings.
- π Lists: Use
<ul> (unordered list) or <ol> (ordered list) with <li> (list item) to create lists.
- π Tables: Use
<table>, <tr> (table row), <th> (table header), and <td> (table data) to create tables.
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Conclusion
HTML is the backbone of the web. Understanding its basic principles allows you to create and structure web content effectively. From simple paragraphs to complex layouts, HTML provides the foundation for building engaging and informative websites. Now you're one step closer to mastering web design!