What is HTML? The Foundation of Web Pages
What is HTML, why it matters, how it works? Simple explanation for beginners.
What is HTML?
HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the markup language that creates the structure of web pages. Every site is built on HTML.
Sample HTML
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<h1>Hello World</h1>
<p>This is my first page.</p>
</body>
</html>HTML, CSS, JavaScript difference
HTML = structure. CSS = look. JS = interactivity.
Like a building: HTML is the frame, CSS is paint and furniture, JS is elevator and switches.
HTML5 features
- Semantic tags (header, nav, article, section, footer)
- Native video/audio
- Canvas for graphics
- Local Storage
- Geolocation API
Should you learn HTML?
- Want to be a web dev — yes
- Site owner making small edits — basic tags help
- Marketer building email templates — yes
- Just want a site — no, hire pros