What is HTML?

HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the standard markup language used to structure web pages. It is used to create various elements of a webpage/website such as nav-bar, paragraphs, images, video, Forms, and more, which are displayed in a web browser.

• HTML uses tags to create elements of a webpage.
• It was created by Tim Berners-Lee in 1990 for sharing documents over the Internet.

Basic HTML Structure of a WebPage

HTML Elements

An HTML element is a fundamental building block of an HTML document, consisting of:

• Start Tag: Marks the beginning of the element.
• Content: The information or material enclosed within the element.
• End Tag: Marks the end of the element.

Below are some popular HTML elements:

Note: We use HTML Tags to build those elements.

Features of HTML

Here are the key features of HTML:

• HTML uses tags to structure content, defining elements like headings, paragraphs, lists, and links. This makes web pages organized and easy for browsers to read.
• HTML works consistently across different devices and operating systems, ensuring accessibility for everyone.
• HTML supports interactive elements like forms and multimedia, making web pages engaging and dynamic.
• HTML provides semantic elements like <header>, <footer>, and <article> to give meaning to the structure of a document, which helps with SEO and accessibility.
• HTML works well with other web technologies like CSS for styling and JavaScript for interactivity, allowing developers to build rich web experiences.

Advantages of HTML

Here are some advantages of HTML:

• HTML works in all web browsers and is easy to learn, so it's a must-know for web developers.
• HTML gives web pages their structure, letting you organize text, images, and more. It teams up with CSS for great-looking designs.
• Lots of tools help you write HTML code.
• Good HTML structure helps websites get found in search engines.

Disadvantages of HTML

Here are the disadvantages of HTML:

• HTML alone can only create static web pages. You'll need other technologies (like JavaScript) for dynamic content.
• Managing complex HTML structures can be tricky.
• Even small errors in HTML code can cause problems on your web page.