Introduction to HTML


Module 1: Introduction to HTML


What is HTML and how it works :

Welcome to our tutorial on "What is HTML and how it works." HTML, or Hypertext Markup Language, is the standard language used for creating web pages. In this tutorial, we will be covering the basics of HTML and its structure.

First, let's start by understanding what HTML is. HTML stands for Hypertext Markup Language. It is a markup language used to create the structure and layout of web pages. It is not a programming language, but a markup language that is used to create the structure of a webpage.

HTML is used to create web pages by using a series of tags and attributes. These tags and attributes are used to define the different elements of a webpage, such as headings, paragraphs, images, links, forms, tables, and more.


Code:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
   <head>
      <title>My First HTML Page</title>
   </head>
   <body>
      <h1>My first heading</h1>
      <p>My first paragraph</p>
      <img src="image.jpg" alt="My Image">
      <a href="https://www.example.com">Link to Example website</a>
   </body>
</html>


You can see in the above example, we have used <h1> tag for heading, <p> tag for paragraph and <img> tag to add an image, where 'src' attribute is used to specify the source of the image and 'alt' attribute is used to provide an alternative text for the image. Also, <a> tag is used to create a link to other webpage, where 'href' attribute is used to specify the destination URL.



 

HTML tags are used to create the structure of the webpage, and the browser reads the HTML code and renders it into a webpage that we see on the screen. You can use different tags to create different elements such as headings, paragraphs, images, links, forms, and more. 

Once the HTML structure is in place, you can use CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) to add styling and layout to the webpage. CSS is a separate language used to control the layout and appearance of the webpage, including colors, fonts, and spacing.

And that's a basic introduction to HTML. With this knowledge, you can start creating your own webpages. Remember to keep experimenting and learning new tags and attributes to enhance your web development skills. Thanks for joining us, and good luck on your HTML journey!


 Setting up a development environment :

Welcome to our tutorial on "Setting up a Development Environment for HTML." In this tutorial, we will be covering the steps to set up a development environment for creating web pages using HTML.

The first step in setting up a development environment for HTML is to choose a text editor. A text editor is a program that allows you to write and edit code. There are many text editors available, both paid and free. Some popular options include Sublime Text, Atom, and Visual Studio Code.

Once you have chosen a text editor, you can start creating a new HTML document. To create an HTML document, you will need to open the text editor, create a new file and save it with the .html extension. This tells the computer that the file is an HTML document.

Code:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
    <title>My First HTML Page</title>
</head>
<body>
</body>
</html>

This is the basic structure of an HTML document, containing the <!DOCTYPE>, <html>, <head> and <body> tags. You can see that the <html> tag surrounds the entire document, and the <head> and <body> tags are nested inside it. The <title> tag is also inside the <head> tag and it will be used to define the title of the webpage.

To view the webpage in a browser, you can simply open the HTML file in a browser by double-clicking on it or by right-clicking on the file and choosing "Open with" and then selecting a browser of your choice.

Additionally, you can also set up a local web server, such as XAMPP or MAMP, to test your HTML pages on your computer. This can be useful if you are working with dynamic content or need to test server-side functionality.

And that's it! With a text editor and a way to view your HTML pages in a browser, you're ready to start creating web pages using HTML. Remember to always test your pages in different browsers to ensure compatibility. Thanks for joining us and happy coding!

 Basic structure of an HTML document :

Welcome to our tutorial on "The Basic Structure of an HTML Document." In this tutorial, we will be covering the basic structure of an HTML document and the various elements that make it up.

The basic structure of an HTML document consists of several key elements, including the <!DOCTYPE>, <html>, <head> and <body> tags. These elements are used to define the structure of the document and the different sections of the webpage.

Code:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
  <head>
     <title>My First HTML Page</title>
  </head>
  <body>
  </body>
</html>

The <!DOCTYPE> tag is used to define the type of HTML document being used. In this example, it's set to HTML5.
The <html> tag surrounds the entire document, and the <head> and <body> tags are nested inside it. The <head> tag contains information about the webpage such as the title, meta data and links to CSS and JavaScript.

The <body> tag is used to define the main content of the webpage. Within the <body> tag, you can use other tags to define different elements of the webpage, such as headings, paragraphs, images, and links.
The <title> tag is also inside the <head> tag and it will be used to define the title of the webpage, which is displayed in the browser's title bar or tab.

This is the basic structure of an HTML document, containing the <!DOCTYPE>, <html>, <head> and <body> tags. This structure is the foundation of every HTML document and it is important to understand how these elements work in order to create well-structured web pages. Thanks for joining us, and happy coding!

Common tags and attributes:

Welcome to our tutorial on "Common HTML tags and attributes." In this tutorial, we will be covering some of the most commonly used HTML tags and attributes and how to use them to create web pages.
One of the most basic tags in HTML is the <p> tag, which is used to create paragraphs of text. The <p> tag is a block-level element, meaning it creates a new line before and after the content it contains.

Code:

<p>This is a paragraph of text.</p>

Another common tag is the <img> tag, which is used to add images to a webpage. The <img> tag requires a source attribute, 'src', that specifies the location of the image file. The 'alt' attribute is used to provide an alternative text for the image.

Code:

<img src="image.jpg" alt="My Image">

The <a> tag is used to create hyperlinks to other web pages or sections of the same page. The 'href' attribute is used to specify the destination URL.

Code:

<a href="https://www.example.com">Link to Example website</a>

In addition to these common tags, there are many other tags available in HTML that can be used to create more complex webpages. Some of these include:

<div> for creating a container for other elements
<span> for creating inline elements
<ul> and <li> for creating unordered lists
<ol> and <li> for creating ordered lists
<form> for creating forms and form elements

Attributes are used to provide additional information about the element or to define its behavior. For example, the 'class' and 'id' attributes are used to assign a class or an id to an element, which can be used to select the element using CSS or JavaScript.

Code:

<div id="header"
  <h1 class="title">My Website</h1>
</div>

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