Introduction to HTML
Welcome to the first part of the world of web development! HTML, or Hypertext Markup Language, is the backbone of the web. It allows us to structure our content and give it meaning. Whether you’re looking to create a simple personal page, a blog, or a complex web application, HTML is where it all begins.
What is HTML?
HTML is a markup language used to create web pages. It consists of a series of elements or tags that the browser knows how to interpret and display. These tags tell the browser how to structure the web page content.
Basic HTML Page Structure
Every HTML document has a basic structure that includes the
doctype,
html,
head, and
body tags. Here’s what a simple HTML document looks like:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Your Page Title Here</title>
</head>
<body>
<h1>Hello, world!</h1>
<p>This is my first web page.</p>
</body>
</html>
HTML Tags and Elements
HTML documents are made up of HTML elements. An element is defined by a start tag, some content, and an end tag. For example,
<p>
is the start tag for a paragraph, and
</p>
is the end tag. The content goes between these tags.
Why Learn HTML?
Understanding HTML is crucial for any web development or web design career. It’s the first step in creating web content and serves as the foundation upon which CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) and JavaScript are applied to create dynamic and visually engaging web pages.
As we progress through this assignment, you’ll get to apply what you’ve learned by building a web page that tells a story about a character you’ve created. So, let’s get started with learning about HTML and how to use it to structure your web content!
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