💡 What is HTML?
It is the main language used to create websites.
HTML gives a structure to a webpage. It tells your browser:
- What to show
- Where to show it
- How to arrange it
Everything you see on a website — text, headings, images, videos, buttons — starts with HTML.
🧱 Why is HTML Important?
Without HTML, a website would be blank.
HTML helps you build the basic layout of any webpage.
With HTML, you can:
- Write headings and paragraphs
- Add pictures, links, and videos
- Make forms to collect information
- Organize everything into sections
- Create tables, lists, and more
It is like a blueprint or skeleton for your website.
🛠️ What Tools Do You Need to Write HTML?
You don't need any expensive software to start.
You only need two things:
- Text Editor – to write the HTML code Examples:
- Notepad (Windows)
- VS Code (Visual Studio Code) – best for beginners
- Sublime Text or Atom
- Web Browser – to open your HTML file and see the result Examples: Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari
✍️ How to Write HTML Code?
You can write HTML in any plain text editor.
Here’s a simple step-by-step:
- Open a text editor
- Type the following code:
- Save the file as index.html
- Double-click the file or open it in a browser
- You’ll see your first webpage!
🧾 Basic Structure of an HTML Page
| Tag | Use |
|---|---|
<!DOCTYPE html> |
Tells browser this is an HTML document |
<html> |
Wraps the whole page |
<head> |
Hidden info like title or links to CSS |
<title> |
The name shown on the browser tab |
<body> |
Main visible content of the page |
🏷️ Common and Useful HTML Tags
🧠 Tips for Learning HTML Faster
✅ Practice every day
✅ Try editing real HTML pages
✅ Use free tools like:
- CodePen.io
- W3Schools Tryit Editor
- FreeCodeCamp.org
✅ Build mini-projects like:
- A recipe card
- A simple to-do list
- A travel journal page
🔗 What to Learn After HTML?
After HTML, you can move to:
- CSS – to make it look good
- JavaScript – to make it interactive
- Bootstrap – to design faster using pre-made layouts
HTML is a powerful tool even though it's easy to learn.
It is the first step to becoming a web developer, web designer, or digital creator.
You don’t need to be an expert to start.
Write one line. Test it. Play with it.
✍️ Written by Himanshu Bhagwat
🎓 Learning through @devsync
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