HTML

HTML stands for Hypertext Markup Language, and it is the standard language used for creating web pages and web applications. HTML is a markup language, which means it is used to create and structure content of web pages, rather than to define their style and appearance.

HTML uses tags and attributes to define the different elements of a web page, such as headings, paragraphs, lists, images, links, and more. For example, the following HTML code creates a simple web page with a heading and a paragraph:


      <!DOCTYPE html>
      <html lang="en">
      <head>
        <meta charset="UTF-8">
        <meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=edge">
        <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
        <title>My First Web Page</title>
      </head>
      <body>
        <h1>Welcome to My Web Page</h1>
        <p>This is my first attempt at creating a web page with HTML.</p>
      </body>
      </html>

When a browser reads an HTML document, it uses the tags to interpret the structure and content of the page. For example, the browser will display the text between the <h1> and the </h1> tags as a large heading and the text between the <p> and the </p> tags as a paragraph.

HTML is an essential component of web development, and it forms the foundation for all web pages and web applications. Whether you are just starting out in web development, or you are an experienced developer, a good understanding of HTML is essential for creating effective and accessible web pages and applications.

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