Introduction HTML

HTML, which stands for HyperText Markup Language, is the backbone of web development. It serves as the standard markup language for creating and structuring content on the internet. In this HTML tutorial, we will delve into the fundamental aspects of HTML, including document structure, tags, and attributes, accompanied by illustrative examples.

HTML Tags and Elements:

HTML uses a system of tags to define elements that structure and present content. Tags are enclosed in angle brackets, and most have an opening tag <tagname> Content goes here... </tagname>closing tag. Here are some essential HTML tags:

<h1> to <h6>: Define heading levels.

<p>: Represents a paragraph.

<a>: Creates hyperlinks.

<img>: Embeds images. <div>: Groups content for styling and layout.

Let's explore an example using some of these tags:

Example

<h1>Welcome to HTML Tutorials</h1>
<p>This tutorial will guide you through the basics of HTML.</p>

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By combining these tags, you can structure your content effectively, making it readable and meaningful for both users and browsers.

HTML Document Structure:

At its core, an HTML document consists of a structured set of elements that define the content and layout of a webpage. Every HTML document starts with a <!DOCTYPE html> declaration, which specifies the HTML version. The basic structure includes the <html>, <head>, and <body> elements.

Example

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
    <title>My First HTML Page</title>
</head>
<body>
    <h1>Hello, World!</h1>
    <p>This is a basic HTML document.</p>
</body>
</html>

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<!DOCTYPE html>: Declares the HTML version.

<html>: Wraps the entire HTML content.

<head>: Contains meta-information, such as the page title.

<title>: Sets the title of the webpage.

<body>: Encloses the visible content of the page.

HTML Attributes:

Attributes provide additional information about HTML elements and are always included in the opening tag. They are key-value pairs and can modify the behavior or appearance of an element. Common attributes include "class" "id" "src" "href" and "alt".

Example


<img src="image.jpg" alt="An example image">
<a href="https://www.example.com" target="_blank">Visit Example.com</a>

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src: Specifies the source (URL) of an image.

alt: Provides alternative text for screen readers.

href: Defines the hyperlink URL.

target="_blank": Opens the link in a new tab.

Understanding and effectively utilizing HTML attributes contribute to creating dynamic and interactive web pages.

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