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HTML Basics - The Web's Skeleton

HTML Basics - The Web's Skeleton

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Ayush Bhagat
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HTML for Beginners: Build The Skeleton of a WebPage

Introduction to HTML

HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the exciting foundation of the web, acting as the skeleton that shapes web pages. Just like bones give structure to the human body, HTML provides the essential framework for web content.

What is HTML?

HTML is a markup language that creates the structure and content of web pages. It uses a system of elements and tags to define various parts of a webpage, such as headings, paragraphs, links, images, and more. With HTML, you can bring your web ideas to life!

Basic HTML Structure

A typical HTML document follows a standard structure:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
    <head>
        <title>Page Title</title>
    </head>
    <body>
        <!-- Page content goes here -->
    </body>
</html>

Understanding HTML Tags and Elements

HTML Tags

HTML tags are keywords surrounded by angle brackets. They typically come in pairs:

  • Opening tag: <tagname>

  • Closing tag: </tagname>

Common HTML Elements

  1. Headings:

    • <h1> to <h6> define different levels of headings

    • <h1> is the most important, <h6> the least

  2. Paragraph:

    • <p> tag defines a paragraph

    • Adds spacing and structure to text content

  3. Links:

    • <a href="URL"> creates hyperlinks

    • Connects different web pages or resources

  4. Images:

    • <img src="image.jpg" alt="description"> embeds images

    • Includes source and alternative text

HTML Document Structure Diagram

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