HTML – HyperText Markup Language Basics, Uses, and Structure
What is HTML? • Stands for HyperText Markup Language • Standard language for creating web pages • Describes structure of web content using tags • Works with CSS and JavaScript
Uses of HTML • Creates structure of web pages • Embeds text, images, audio, and video • Provides links and navigation • Forms and user input • Foundation for web development
Basic Structure of HTML <!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <title>Page Title</title> </head> <body> <h1>Hello World</h1> <p>This is a paragraph.</p> </body> </html>
Common HTML Tags • <h1> to <h6> → Headings • <p> → Paragraph • <a> → Hyperlinks • <img> → Images • <ul>, <ol>, <li> → Lists • <table> → Tables • <form> → Forms
Conclusion • HTML is the backbone of web pages • Defines structure and elements • Works together with CSS and JavaScript • Essential skill for every web developer