Introduction
Welcome to the technical documentation page for HTML, the language that forms the backbone of the World Wide Web. HTML, which stands for Hypertext Markup Language, is a markup language used to create web pages and other online content.
HTML has been around since the early days of the web, and has undergone many changes and updates over the years. Despite these changes, the basic principles of HTML have remained the same: to provide a standard way of describing the content and structure of a web page.
This technical documentation page is designed to provide you with a comprehensive guide to HTML, from the basics of its syntax and structure to more advanced topics like responsive design and accessibility. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the ropes of HTML, or an experienced developer seeking to refresh your knowledge, this documentation page will provide you with the information you need to create great web content. Let's get started!
Getting Started
To get started with HTML, you'll need a few key tools and a basic understanding of its syntax and structure. This section will provide an overview of what you need to get started with HTML, including:
- A text editor for writing HTML code, there are a lot of different text editors out there, I use VSCode
- A web browser, such as google, explorer,etc, for previewing and testing your web pages
- An understanding of the basic structure of an HTML document
By the end of this section, you should have a basic understanding of what you need to get started with HTML and be ready to start coding your first web page.
HTML Elements
HTML is made up of a wide variety of elements, each with its own purpose and syntax. In this section, we'll provide an overview of the most commonly used HTML elements, including:
- Text formatting elements like headings, paragraphs, and lists
- Links and anchors for linking to other web pages or resources
- Images and multimedia elements like audio and video
- Tables for displaying data in a structured format
- Forms for collecting user input
- How attributes can be used to grab a html element and affect it with another language and the built in attributes of html
For each element, we'll provide examples of its syntax, along with explanations of its purpose and best practices for implementation.
The basic syntax of an HTML element is as follows
CSS
While HTML provides the structure and content of a web page, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) are used to add visual styling and layout to the page. In this section, we'll cover the basics of CSS, including:
- How CSS works and how it interacts with HTML
- The different types of selectors and how to use them
- How to apply styles to HTML elements using both inline styles and external style sheets
- Best practices for organizing and managing your CSS code
By the end of this section, you should have a solid understanding of how to use CSS to add visual styling and layout to your web pages.
JavaScript
JavaScript is a very powerful language and takes your static, the information doesnt automatically update, into a dynamic page, programs are in place that allow the client/user to update the content on the webpage,
Advanced Topics
HTML and CSS are powerful tools on their own, but when used together with other technologies, they can create truly amazing web experiences. In this section, we'll cover some advanced topics that build on the basics of HTML and CSS, including:
- Responsive design techniques for creating web pages that work well on any device
- Accessibility best practices for creating web content that is usable by everyone
- Web standards and how to ensure your web pages are compatible with different browsers and devices
- An introduction to JavaScript and how it can be used to add interactivity and dynamic behavior to web pages
By the end of this section, you should have a solid understanding of how to use HTML and CSS together with other technologies to create great web content.