HTML Explained: The Language That Powers the Web

Introduction:

1. When you open a website, whether it’s a blog, an online store, or a social media platform, what you see is built on a foundation called HTML (HyperText Markup Language). It’s the standard language used to structure and display content on the web. Without HTML, the internet as we know it wouldn’t exist.
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What is HTML?

• HTML is not a programming language—it’s a markup language. That means it uses tags to tell the browser how to display text, images, links, and other elements. For
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  <h1> Hello World </h1>
• <p> This is Paragraph</p>
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Here, <h1> defines a heading, and <p> defines a paragraph.

Why HTML Matters:

• • Structure: It organizes content into headings, paragraphs, lists, and sections.
• • Accessibility: Proper HTML ensures that screen readers and assistive technologies can interpret content.
• • SEO Benefits: Search engines rely on HTML tags to understand page hierarchy and relevance.
• • Foundation for Styling & Interactivity: CSS and JavaScript build on HTML to add design and functionality.
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Key Features of HTML:

• • Tags & Elements: Everything in HTML is wrapped in tags like <div>, <a>, <img>.
• • Attributes: Tags can have attributes that provide extra information, e.g., <img src="image.jpg" alt="description">.
• • Semantic HTML: Using meaningful tags like <article>, <header>, <footer> improves readability and SEO.
• • Hyperlinks: The “HyperText” part of HTML allows linking between documents, making the web interconnected.
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Getting Started with HTML:

• If you’re new to coding, HTML is the perfect starting point. All you need is:
• • A text editor (like VS Code or Notepad++)
• • A browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge)
• • Save your file with a .html extension and open it in the browser to see your work.
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Conclusion:

• HTML is the language of the web, simple yet powerful. By learning HTML, you unlock the ability to create and structure your own websites. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, mastering HTML is the first step toward building a strong foundation in web development.

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