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Intro To HTML

HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the standard markup language for creating web pages, providing structure and content for browsers. A basic HTML document includes elements like `<!DOCTYPE html>`, `<html>`, `<head>`, `<title>`, and `<body>`, with various types of elements categorized as block-level or inline. Best practices for HTML include using lowercase tags, semantic elements, and ensuring accessibility.

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Intro To HTML

HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the standard markup language for creating web pages, providing structure and content for browsers. A basic HTML document includes elements like `<!DOCTYPE html>`, `<html>`, `<head>`, `<title>`, and `<body>`, with various types of elements categorized as block-level or inline. Best practices for HTML include using lowercase tags, semantic elements, and ensuring accessibility.

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Here's a comprehensive introduction to HTML:

What is HTML?
HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the standard markup language used to create web
pages. It's the backbone of a website, providing the structure and content that the
web browser renders to the user.

Basic HTML Structure


A basic HTML document consists of:

1. `<!DOCTYPE html>`: Declaration of the document type


2. `<html>`: Root element of the HTML document
3. `<head>`: Contains metadata about the document
4. `<title>`: Sets the title of the page
5. `<body>`: Contains the content of the HTML document

HTML Elements
HTML elements are represented by tags, which are surrounded by angle brackets (`<`
and `>`). Elements can contain attributes, which provide additional information
about the element.

*Types of HTML Elements*


1. *Block-level elements*: Take up the full width of the page and start on a new
line (e.g., `<p>`, `<h1>`, `<div>`).
2. *Inline elements*: Take up only the space needed for their content and do not
start on a new line (e.g., `<span>`, `<a>`, `<img>`).

Common HTML Elements


1. *Headings*: `<h1>`, `<h2>`, `<h3>`, `<h4>`, `<h5>`, `<h6>`
2. *Paragraphs*: `<p>`
3. *Links*: `<a>`
4. *Images*: `<img>`
5. *Lists*: `<ul>`, `<ol>`, `<li>`
6. *Tables*: `<table>`, `<tr>`, `<td>`
7. *Forms*: `<form>`, `<input>`, `<textarea>`, `<select>`
8. *Divisions*: `<div>`
9. *Spans*: `<span>`

HTML Attributes
Attributes provide additional information about an element. They consist of a name
and a value, separated by an equals sign.

*Common HTML Attributes*


1. *id*: Unique identifier for an element
2. *class*: Class name for an element
3. *style*: Inline styles for an element
4. *href*: Hyperlink reference for a link
5. *src*: Source URL for an image
6. *alt*: Alternative text for an image

HTML Semantic Elements


Semantic elements provide meaning to the structure of a web page.

*Common HTML Semantic Elements*


1. *header*: Header section of a document or section
2. *nav*: Navigation section
3. *main*: Main content section
4. *section*: Self-contained section of related content
5. *article*: Independent piece of content
6. *aside*: Tangential content related to the main content
7. *footer*: Footer section of a document or section

HTML Best Practices


1. *Use lowercase tags and attributes*
2. *Use closing tags*
3. *Use descriptive and consistent class names*
4. *Use semantic elements*
5. *Avoid inline styles*
6. *Use external stylesheets and scripts*
7. *Test for accessibility and validity*

Conclusion
HTML is the foundation of a website, providing the structure and content that the
web browser renders to the user. Understanding HTML elements, attributes, and
semantic elements is crucial for building well-structured and accessible web pages.

I hope this comprehensive introduction to HTML has been helpful!

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