Welcome to the exciting world of web development! This crash course will serve as your launchpad into the fundamentals of HTML, the building blocks of web pages. By the end, you'll have the knowledge and tools to create your own simple website.
What is HTML?
HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language. It's a coding language, but don't worry, it's not as complex as it sounds. Think of HTML as the skeleton of your website, defining the structure and content. It tells the browser what to display and where to put it.
Getting Started:
Before diving into code, you'll need two things:
- Text Editor: Choose a simple text editor like Notepad or Sublime Text. Avoid using word processors like Microsoft Word as they add unnecessary formatting.
- Web Browser: Chrome, Firefox, or Edge are all great options.
Basic Building Blocks:
HTML uses tags to structure content. Imagine tags as instructions for the browser. They come in pairs: an opening tag () and a closing tag ().