HTML

HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the standard markup language used to create and structure content on the web, defining elements like headings, paragraphs, links, and images. It serves as the foundational layer for web pages, describing their semantic structure and content, which browsers then render into visible or audible web pages.

Also known as: HyperText Markup Language, HTML5, Markup Language, Web Markup, Hypertext

Why learn HTML?

Developers should learn HTML as it is essential for building any website or web application, providing the basic structure that CSS styles and JavaScript enhances. It is used in all web development projects, from simple static pages to complex dynamic applications, and is crucial for ensuring accessibility, SEO, and cross-browser compatibility.

Learning Resources

• docs: MDN Web Docs: HTML
• tutorial: W3Schools HTML Tutorial
• course: freeCodeCamp: Learn HTML
• video: HTML Crash Course for Beginners
• book: HTML and CSS: Design and Build Websites