Introduction to HTML Basics

Aug 27, 2024

HTML Course Overview

Introduction

  • Today's lecture is about HTML (HTML)
  • Divided into four levels:
    • Basic
    • Intermediate
    • Advanced
    • Pro
  • If you are new to coding, this video will be beneficial for you.
  • Project ideas will also be shared.

Tools Needed

  • Laptop
  • Text Editor:
    • Rule of Globalization
    • UltraEdit
    • Visual Studio Code (VS Code)

HTML Basics

  • HTML stands for Hyper Text Markup Language.
  • HTML defines the structure and layout of a web page.
  • HTML uses tags that display content in different ways.
  • Basic structure of HTML:
    • <!DOCTYPE html>
    • <html>
    • <head>
    • <body>

HTML Elements

  • Types of HTML elements:
    • Block Elements: Take up full space and go on a new line.
    • Inline Elements: Only take up as much space as needed.
  • Important HTML elements during coding:
    • <h1> to <h6> - Headings
    • <p> - Paragraph
    • <div> - Container
    • <span> - Inline container
    • <a> - Link
    • <img> - Image
    • <table> - Table
    • <form> - Form

Forms in HTML

  • Forms are used to collect data from the user.
  • Key elements of a form:
    • <input> - For text, password, checkbox, etc.
    • <label> - Label for the form
    • <textarea> - Long text input
    • <select> - Dropdown list

Example of Form Creation

<form action="action.php">
  <label for="username">Username:</label>
  <input type="text" id="username" name="username" placeholder="Type something...">
  <label for="password">Password:</label>
  <input type="password" id="password" name="password">
  <input type="submit" value="Submit">
</form>

Advanced HTML Concepts

  • Iframes: To include another website in your website.
  • Video: Use the <video> tag to include videos.
  • Audio: Use the <audio> tag to include audio files.

Conclusion

  • Knowledge of HTML is essential for web development.
  • Using various tags and elements, the website can be made attractive and interactive.
  • In the next levels, you will learn CSS and JavaScript.
  • Notes will be available in the description box.
  • Comment for any questions at the end of the video.
  • See you in the next lecture!