What is HTML?
HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the standard language used to create and structure content on the web. It defines the skeleton of a webpage, just like how bones give structure to a human body.
Key Features of HTML:
Markup Language – Uses tags (<tag>) to define elements.
Platform-Independent – Works on any device (PC, mobile, tablet).
Foundation of the Web – Every website uses HTML, even if built with frameworks like React or Angular.
Why is HTML Important?
1. Defines Webpage Structure
HTML organizes content into:
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Headings (
<h1>to<h6>) -
Paragraphs (
<p>) -
Lists (
<ul>,<ol>) -
Links (
<a>) -
Images (
<img>)
2. Works with CSS & JavaScript
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HTML = Structure (the skeleton)
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CSS = Styling (the skin & clothes)
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JavaScript = Behavior (the muscles & movement)
3. Essential for SEO & Accessibility
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Search engines such as google, bing, duckduckgo read HTML to rank websites.
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Screen readers use HTML to help visually impaired users navigate.