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rel="stylesheet" in tag

ala. — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:29:36 +0000

rel stands for “relationship” — it defines the relationship between the HTML document and the linked file.

"stylesheet" means the linked file is a CSS stylesheet used to style the page.

Means: “Link this page to the file style.css, which contains the CSS styles.”

ala. — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:23:47 +0000

<! ... > → means a declaration. It tells the browser: “Pay attention — this is a special declaration, not a regular element of the page.”

doctype → short for document type.

<!doctype html> = “Declare that this document is of type HTML5.”

Build it Simple. Build it Smart. End with Excellence.

ala. — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:06:17 +0000

First Make It Work, Then Make It Better

Many great creators believe that the best way to build something is to start simple. The goal is not perfection, but to make it work. Once it’s working, you can improve it step by step — clean the code, refine the design, and make everything smoother.

This approach helps you move fast, test ideas, and see results early. It’s perfect for creative projects or when you’re still exploring what works best.

Build It Right From the Start

On the other hand, some people prefer to plan carefully before doing anything. They design the structure, write clean code, and organize every detail from the beginning. This method takes more time at first but makes the final product solid and professional.

It’s great for large or long-term projects that need strong foundations.

The best path is to mix both ideas

Start with a working version — not messy, but simple and clear enough to build on.

Then, once it’s stable, return to polish and improve it. This way, you get quick progress and long-term quality.

Why Do We Use `target="_blank"` Instead of Something Clearer Like `newTab="yes"`?

ala. — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:36:21 +0000

It’s mostly historical — this attribute goes back to the early days of HTML, when web pages used frames.

Frames allowed a single browser window to display multiple pages at once.

Remember The Matrix — when Neo opens his computer and there are multiple news feeds from different websites moving on the same screen?

That’s kind of like the frames I’m talking about.

Of course, it wasn’t real HTML — it was just a special program made for the movie.

Most likely, it was just a video. 😄

Back in the 1990s, developers used the target attribute to decide which frame a link should open in.

Later, when browsers needed a way to open a link outside all frames,

they introduced a special keyword: _blank, meaning “open in a blank, new window.”

That’s why we still use target="_blank" today —

it’s a legacy from the frame era that browsers continue to support for compatibility.

Today, when we want to build something similar —

like displaying multiple sections or interactive areas on the same page —

we just use CSS and JavaScript, not HTML frames.

A modern example is the X Pro feature on Twitter or X Premium (Fuck Elon)
shows multiple dynamic sections and updates anchor links on the same page.

"_blank"

ala. — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:25:10 +0000

In an anchor tag < a >, which marks the spot to decide what ship to sail to,
we use the attribute target="_blank". — UX tip: Open new tabs only when it helps users return easily to their original page.

This is web development is a nutshell.

ala. — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:57:49 +0000

The Anchor tag be like: I mark the spot — href sails to another ship.

ala. — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:53:29 +0000

index.html

ala. — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:13:04 +0000

The word index literally means "table of contents" or "main list" in a book, and in a website, index.html refers to the first or main page — the home page.

HTML (HyperText Markup Language)

ala. — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:34:57 +0000

'Hyper' refers to text that goes beyond linear reading — for example, text that can contain links connecting to other pages, making it interactive.

'Markup' refers to the special tags used to define the structure and elements of the text, such as <h> and <p>.

'Language' indicates that it follows specific rules and syntax that web browsers can understand in order to display web pages properly.