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HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the foundation of the web, created in the early 1990s to structure documents online. Over time, it evolved through multiple versions, shaping how websites look and function today.
--The Beginning (1990–1993)
HTML was invented by Tim Berners-Lee at CERN in 1990. His goal was to create a simple way to share documents across computers. The first version of HTML allowed basic elements like headings, paragraphs, and links. In 1993, the first public specification was released, marking the birth of the web as we know it.
--HTML 2.0 (1995)
Standardized by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF).
Added forms and tables, making websites more interactive.
Became the first widely adopted version of HTML.
--HTML 3.2 and 4.0 (1997–1999)
HTML 3.2 (1997) introduced support for scripting languages like JavaScript and more complex layouts.
HTML 4.0 (1999) added stylesheets (CSS), better forms, and accessibility features.
This era marked the separation of content (HTML) and design (CSS).
--The Rise of XHTML (2000s)
In the early 2000s, XHTML was introduced, combining HTML with stricter XML rules.
It aimed to make web pages more consistent but was often seen as too rigid.
--HTML5 Revolution (2014–Present)
HTML5 became the modern standard, officially finalized in 2014.
Key features included:
Audio and video support without plugins.
Canvas for graphics and animations.
Semantic elements like , , .
Offline storage and better mobile support.
HTML5 transformed the web into a platform for apps, games, and multimedia.
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