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Basics Concepts of HTML

HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is the fundamental framework for structuring web pages and defining their content. Key components include elements and tags, which form the building blocks of HTML, along with attributes that provide additional information about these elements. An HTML document typically consists of a declaration, root element, head for meta information, and body for visible content.

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Basics Concepts of HTML

HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is the fundamental framework for structuring web pages and defining their content. Key components include elements and tags, which form the building blocks of HTML, along with attributes that provide additional information about these elements. An HTML document typically consists of a declaration, root element, head for meta information, and body for visible content.

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Basics Concepts of HTML.

HTML (Hypertext Markup Language). HTML is the bedrock of web development, allowing
us to structure web pages and define their content. In this article, we’ll explore the basics of
HTML, including elements, tags, attributes, and the anatomy of an HTML document.

What Is HTML?
HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language. It serves as the foundation for creating web
content. Imagine it as the blueprint that outlines how a web page should be structured. Here are
the key points about HTML:

1. Elements and Tags:


o An HTML element is the primary building block of a web page. It represents a
specific part of the content.
o HTML tags define these elements. They consist of opening and closing tags,
enclosing the content they affect.
2. Anatomy of an HTML Element:
o Let’s dissect a simple paragraph element:
o <p>My cat is very grumpy</p>
 The main parts are:
 Opening tag: Begins the element (e.g., <p> for a paragraph).
 Closing tag: Ends the element (e.g., </p>).
 Content: The actual text within the element.
 Together, the opening tag, closing tag, and content form the
complete element.
3. Attributes:
o Elements can have attributes, which provide additional information.
o Example:
o <p class="editor-note">My cat is very grumpy</p>
 Here, class is the attribute name, and editor-note is the attribute value.
 Attributes allow you to target elements for styling or other purposes.
4. Nesting Elements:
o You can place elements inside other elements (called nesting).
o For emphasis, wrap a word in a <strong> element:
o My cat is <strong>very</strong> grumpy

Document Structure:
An HTML document typically follows this structure:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>My Web Page</title>
</head>
<body>
<h1>Welcome to My Site</h1>
<p>This is a sample paragraph.</p>
<!-- More content goes here -->
</body>
</html>

 <!DOCTYPE html>: Declares the document type as HTML5.


 <html>: The root element.
 <head>: Contains meta information (e.g., title, links to stylesheets).
 <body>: Holds the visible content of the page.

Remember, HTML provides the structure, but styling and interactivity come from CSS and
JavaScript. As you explore web development, keep building on this foundation! 🌐👩‍💻

For more detailed information, check out the MDN Web Docs on HTML basics and W3Docs
Tutorial on HTML Introduction123.

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