Introduction to HTML
Introduction to HTML
HTML, short for HyperText Markup Language, is the standard language used to create web pages. It forms the backbone of every website, allowing developers to structure and format content to display on web browsers. Understanding HTML is the first step towards becoming a web developer.
What is HTML?
HTML is a markup language designed to structure content on the web. It uses elements called tags to define different parts of a document, such as headings, paragraphs, links, images, and more. These tags instruct web browsers on how to display the content.
Structure of an HTML Document
An HTML document consists of several essential components that work together to present content:
- Doctype Declaration: Specifies the HTML version being used (e.g.,
<!DOCTYPE html>). - HTML Tag: Encloses the entire document (e.g.,
<html> ... </html>). - Head Section: Contains metadata about the document, such as the title and links to stylesheets.
- Body Section: Contains the visible content of the webpage, such as text, images, and links.
Opening and Closing Tags
HTML uses tags to mark the start and end of elements. Most elements require an opening tag and a closing tag, with content placed in between. For example:
<p>This is a paragraph.</p>
In the example above, <p> is the opening tag, and </p> is the closing tag. Together, they define a paragraph.
