Table Layout
Table Layout is a web design concept that uses HTML table elements (<table>, <tr>, <td>) to structure and position content on a webpage. It was historically popular in early web development for creating grid-based layouts, such as multi-column designs or aligning form elements, by leveraging the inherent grid structure of tables. However, it is now considered a deprecated practice for layout purposes due to semantic and accessibility issues.
Developers should learn Table Layout primarily to understand legacy codebases and historical web development practices, as many older websites still use tables for layout. It is also useful for creating actual data tables (e.g., financial reports or schedules) where tabular data is semantically appropriate, but modern CSS techniques like Flexbox or Grid should be used for general page layouts to improve maintainability and accessibility.