What is HTML?
Imagine HTML (HyperText Markup Language) as the blueprint for a web page. It tells the web browser how to structure the content, like headings, paragraphs, images, and links. It's like using Legos to build the basic framework of a house.
What does HTML do?
- Defines Structure: HTML breaks down the content into sections like headings, paragraphs, lists, and tables.
- Creates Hyperlinks: HTML allows you to create clickable links that lead users to other web pages or sections of the same page.
- Embeds Images and Videos: HTML provides a way to insert images and videos into your web page.
What HTML doesn't do:
- Make the page colorful or stylish: That's the job of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), which you'll learn about later.
- Add interactivity: For making things clickable or dynamic, you'll need JavaScript which you will also learn about later.
Why is HTML important?
- Foundation for Web Pages: HTML is the essential building block for every web page you see online.
- Easy to Learn: HTML uses a simple tag system that's beginner-friendly.
- Learning HTML is like learning the basic vocabulary for building websites. It's the first step to creating amazing things online!