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HTML is the standard markup language used to create web pages and provide structure and formatting for web content. HTML documents consist of elements and tags that define different parts of a web page, such as headings, paragraphs, links and images. Key aspects of HTML include its use of markup language rather than programming language, hierarchical structure of nested elements, use of attributes to provide additional information about elements, and evolution over time including new elements in recent versions like HTML5.

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HTML

HTML is the standard markup language used to create web pages and provide structure and formatting for web content. HTML documents consist of elements and tags that define different parts of a web page, such as headings, paragraphs, links and images. Key aspects of HTML include its use of markup language rather than programming language, hierarchical structure of nested elements, use of attributes to provide additional information about elements, and evolution over time including new elements in recent versions like HTML5.

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HTML, or Hypertext Markup Language, is the standard markup language used to create web

pages. It is the backbone of web content and provides the structure and formatting for the
elements on a web page. HTML documents consist of a set of elements or tags, each of
which has a specific purpose and is used to define different parts of a web page's content.

Here are some key points about HTML:

1. Markup Language: HTML is a markup language, not a programming language. It's


used to structure content on the web, defining headings, paragraphs, links, images,
forms, and more, but it doesn't possess the logic and functionality of programming
languages like JavaScript or Python.

2. Elements and Tags: HTML documents are constructed using elements, which are
represented by tags enclosed in angle brackets (< >). For example, <p> is a tag used
for paragraphs, <h1> for top-level headings, <a> for links, and so on.

3. Hierarchical Structure: HTML documents have a hierarchical structure. Elements are


nested within other elements, creating a parent-child relationship. This structure is
crucial for defining the layout and organization of content on a web page.

4. Attributes: HTML elements can have attributes that provide additional information
about the element. Attributes are usually placed within the opening tag of an
element. For example, the <a> element can have an href attribute to specify the URL
of a link.

5. Semantic HTML: Semantic HTML refers to using HTML elements that convey the
meaning of the content they enclose. For example, using <header> for the header
section, <nav> for navigation menus, <article> for main content, and <footer> for
the footer section. Semantic HTML enhances accessibility and search engine
optimization (SEO).

6. HTML5: HTML has evolved over the years, with HTML5 being the latest major
version as of my last knowledge update in September 2021. HTML5 introduced many
new elements and features, including video and audio elements, canvas for drawing,
and improved support for web forms.

7. Browser Interpretation: Web browsers interpret HTML documents and render them
into the visual web pages that users see. Browsers have rendering engines that
process HTML and apply styles using CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) and interactivity
using JavaScript.

HTML is a fundamental technology for web development, and it's often used in conjunction
with CSS for styling and JavaScript for interactivity to create dynamic and responsive web
applications. It's the foundation upon which most websites are built, allowing content to be
displayed in a structured and standardized way across different devices and platforms.

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