Introduction to HTML

Welcome! Let's start with the basics of HTML, the language that structures the entire web.

Why Learn HTML?

→Foundation of the Web: It’s the skeleton of all websites and web applications.
→Easy to Learn: Its simple syntax is the perfect starting point for beginners.
→Universal Compatibility: It works flawlessly across all modern browsers.

HTML Applications

→Building websites, from personal blogs to e-commerce stores.
→Creating interactive web applications (alongside CSS & JS).
→Structuring rich-format emails and technical documentation.

Next Steps

In the following chapters, you'll find quizzes and exercises to solidify your knowledge. Get ready!

History and Evolution of HTML

HTML was created in 1991 by Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web, to make it easier to create and share documents online. Let's look at its journey.

Key HTML Versions

1993:
HTML 1.0 - The first official version with a limited set of tags for simple documents.
1995:
HTML 2.0 - Added support for forms, improving interactivity on the web.
1999:
HTML 4.01 - A major milestone that introduced support for CSS stylesheets and scripting.
2000:
XHTML 1.0 - A stricter version of HTML based on XML, enforcing cleaner code.
2014:
HTML5 - The current standard, adding powerful features like native audio/video support, graphics with canvas, and new semantic tags.

HTML Tools

To start building websites, you only need two essential types of tools. Let's see what they are.

Code Editors

A text editor allows you to write and edit HTML code. Popular choices like Visual Studio Code, Sublime Text, and Atom offer features like syntax highlighting and autocompletion that make coding easier.

Web Browsers

A browser like Chrome, Firefox, or Safari is essential for viewing and testing the HTML pages you are creating. Browsers interpret HTML code and display it as a visual page for users.

Knowledge Check

Which of the following is NOT a tool for working with HTML?

Your Developer Toolkit 🛠️

To build amazing websites with HTML, you only need two basic tools: a place to write your code, and a place to see it. Let's explore your new toolkit!