HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the standard markup language used to create and structure web pages. It defines the basic structure of a website by organizing content such as text, images, links, tables, videos, and forms.
HTML works together with CSS and JavaScript to build modern websites. HTML provides the structure, CSS handles design and styling, and JavaScript adds interactivity.
In web development, HTML uses tags and elements to describe different parts of a webpage. Browsers read these tags and display the content accordingly.
For example:
- A news website uses HTML to structure headings, articles, images, and navigation menus.
- An e-commerce website uses HTML forms for login pages, checkout systems, and product search bars.
- A portfolio website uses HTML sections to organize projects, contact information, and skills.
- A blog website uses HTML elements such as headings, paragraphs, links, and embedded videos to display content.
Common HTML elements include:
- Headings
- Paragraphs
- Links
- Images
- Tables
- Forms
- Buttons
- Lists
Common tools used with HTML:
- VS Code
- Sublime Text
- Chrome Developer Tools
- GitHub
- CodePen
