Introduction to HTML

HTML, which stands for HyperText Markup Language, is the standard markup language used to create web pages. It provides the structure and content of a webpage through a series of elements and tags.

Key HTML Elements

  • <html>: The root element of an HTML page
  • <head>: Contains meta-information about the document
  • <title>: Sets the title of the webpage
  • <body>: Contains the visible content of the webpage

Creating Your First HTML Page

To create a basic HTML page, you need a text editor and a web browser. Start by defining the necessary elements such as <!DOCTYPE html> and <html>, then add the structure and content of your page using tags like <h1>, <p>, and <a>.