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Introduction to HTML

HTML, or HyperText Markup Language, is a markup language used for creating web pages and other types of digital content. In this guide, we'll provide an introduction to HTML and cover some of the basics of the language.

What is HTML?​

HTML is a markup language that is used to create structured documents. It uses a system of tags and attributes to describe the structure and content of a web page.

HTML is a client-side language, which means that it runs on the user's computer rather than on a server. This allows web developers to create interactive and dynamic web pages that can respond to user input.

Setting Up an HTML Document​

To create an HTML document, you'll need a text editor and a web browser. Here's how you can set up a basic HTML document:

  1. Open a text editor such as Notepad or Sublime Text.
  2. Type the following code into the editor:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
  <head>
    <title>My Web Page</title>
  </head>
  <body>
    <h1>Hello, world!</h1>
    <p>Welcome to my web page.</p>
  </body>
</html>
  1. Save the file with a .html extension, such as index.html.
  2. Open the file in a web browser to view the web page. This HTML document contains a <!DOCTYPE> declaration, which specifies the version of HTML being used. It also contains an html tag, which contains the entire document. The head tag contains information about the document, such as the title of the web page. The body tag contains the content of the web page, including a heading (h1) and a paragraph (p).

Learning HTML​

HTML is a relatively simple language, but it has many features and nuances. To learn more about HTML, you can explore online tutorials, read books, or take courses. Some popular resources for learning HTML include:

W3Schools Mozilla Developer Network Udemy Coursera

##Conclusion HTML is a markup language used for creating web pages and other types of digital content. In this guide, we provided an introduction to HTML and covered some of the basics of the language. To continue learning HTML, you can explore online tutorials, read books, or take courses.