Quick Guide to Learning HTML

Sep 22, 2024

Learn HTML in 10 Minutes

Introduction

  • Topic overview: Learn HTML quickly.
  • Importance of subscribing and updates.

Basic Web Architecture

  • Three Essential Elements:
    • Website:
      • Front end visible to users.
      • Browser loads HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
    • Server:
      • Back end that manages data.
      • Hosts website for internet access.
    • IP Address:
      • Unique address for each website.
      • Domain name translates to IP address for accessibility.

Understanding HTML

  • HTML (Hypertext Markup Language):
    • Widely used markup language for structuring web pages.
    • Defines the structure and formatting of web pages.

Overview of CSS

  • CSS (Cascading Style Sheets):
    • Design language for enhancing web page appearance.
    • Used to style and position HTML elements.

Overview of JavaScript

  • JavaScript:
    • Powerful interpreted language for web development.
    • Used to make web pages interactive.

Creating Your First Website

  • HTML Structure:
    • Consists of elements or tags.
    • Tags include headings, paragraphs, divs, tables, etc.
    • Tags are nested with opening and closing syntax.

Initial HTML Code Setup

  • Text Editor:
    • Recommended: Visual Studio Code.
    • Create a .html file to start coding.
  • DocType Declaration:
    • Not a tag, but an instruction for the browser indicating HTML document type.
  • HTML Tag:
    • Contains all HTML code with possible attributes (e.g., lang).

Head and Body Tags

  • Head Tag:
    • Contains meta-information, title, links (e.g., CSS).
    • Example: <title>HTML in 10 minutes</title>.
  • Body Tag:
    • Contains displayable content (headings, paragraphs, etc.).

Adding Content with HTML Tags

  • Headings:
    • Use <h1> to <h6> for different heading levels.
    • Example: <h1>This is the first heading</h1>.
  • Paragraphs:
    • Use <p> to create paragraphs with padding.
  • Line Breaks:
    • Use <br> for line breaks.
  • Div Tag:
    • Use <div> for sections or containers in HTML.
  • Image Tag:
    • Use <img> to add images, specify source, width, height.
    • Example: <img src='logo.png' width='100' height='100'>.

Styling Elements

  • CSS Styling:
    • Can be added within the <head> section using <style> tag.
    • Example styles:
      • Change font: font-family: 'Courier New';
      • Italicize text: font-style: italic;.

Conclusion

  • Overview of important HTML tags covered.
  • Encouragement to explore more tags online.
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