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Essential HTML Course Overview

Aug 1, 2024

HTML Course Notes

Introduction

  • This video teaches HTML from start to end.
  • Handwritten notes and source code provided for free.
  • Invest time and attention to learn HTML and create beautiful websites.

Importance of Comments

  • Like the video and comment your name and city.
  • Helps the instructor interact with viewers.

HTML, CSS, and JS Overview

  • HTML: Human skeleton (structure of a website).
  • CSS: Skin on the skeleton (styling).
  • JavaScript (JS): Logic (interactive elements).
  • Analogy: HTML is the structure, CSS is the design, JS provides functionality.

Basic Web Structure

  • Basic website consists of:
    • HTML files
    • CSS files
    • JS files
  • Understanding the difference between frontend (user-visible) and backend (server-side).

HTML Basics

  • HTML = Hypertext Markup Language.
  • Used to create the structure of websites.
  • Tags define the look and feel of a website.
  • Example tags: headings, paragraphs, links, images.

HTML Tags

  • Tags must follow a sequence, just like a recipe.
  • Tags can contain content or other tags.

Differences between Tags & Elements

  • Tag: Opening and closing parts (e.g., <h1>, </h1>).
  • Element: Composed of a tag and its content.

HTML Document Structure

  • Basic structure includes:
    • <!DOCTYPE html>: Declares document type.
    • <html>: Root element.
    • <head>: Contains metadata.
    • <body>: Contains content displayed on the page.

CSS and JavaScript

  • CSS handles design and layout.
  • JS provides logic for interactivity (e.g., button clicks, animations).

Setting Up Development Environment

  • Recommended to use VScode for coding.
  • Install Live Server extension for real-time updates.
  • Files can be created with .html extension.

Creating Your First Website

  • Start with a file named index.html.
  • Use Emmet abbreviation in VScode to generate boilerplate code quickly.

Practice Set and Exercises

  • Create an HTML page with various elements and tags.
  • Understand the use of comments for clarity in code.

Navigation and Semantic HTML

  • Use semantic tags like <header>, <main>, <footer>, <nav>, <section>, <article> for better structure and accessibility.

SEO Basics

  • Importance of SEO for visibility on search engines.
  • On-page SEO techniques include:
    • Setting a descriptive title and meta description.
    • Using appropriate heading tags (H1-H6).
    • Including alt text for images.
    • Creating a clear URL structure.

Conclusion

  • HTML provides the essential structure for web development.
  • CSS and JS enhance and add functionality.
  • Understanding HTML is critical for creating effective and engaging websites.
  • Next steps include learning CSS and building projects.

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