HTML Introduction
HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language. It is the standard language used to create web pages. Every website on the internet uses HTML to display content.
HTML is responsible for the structure of a webpage. It defines headings, paragraphs, images, links, tables, forms, and more.
What is HTML?
HTML uses tags to tell the browser how to display content. These tags are written inside angle brackets < >.
HTML is not a programming language. It does not perform logic or calculations. Instead, it structures and organizes content on the web.
Why Learn HTML?
- HTML is the foundation of web development
- Easy for beginners to learn
- Required to learn CSS and JavaScript
- Used in websites, blogs, emails, and apps
Basic HTML Example
<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <title>My First Page</title> </head> <body> <h1>Hello World</h1> <p>This is my first HTML page.</p> </body> </html>
Output: A webpage displaying a heading and a paragraph.
Practice This CodeHTML Document Structure Explained
- <!DOCTYPE html> – Defines HTML5 document
- <html> – Root element
- <head> – Metadata (not visible)
- <title> – Browser tab title
- <body> – Visible webpage content
Important Notes
- HTML tags are not case-sensitive
- Lowercase tags are recommended
- Always close tags properly
- Use indentation for readability
Common Beginner Mistakes
- Forgetting closing tags
- Missing <!DOCTYPE html>
- Writing content outside <body>
HTML Quiz – Test What You Learned
1. What does HTML stand for?
Hyper Trainer Marking Language
HyperText Markup Language
HighText Machine Language
HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language.
It is used to structure web pages.
Practice Exercise
Create an HTML page with:
- A heading with your name
- A paragraph about yourself
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