Introduction to HTML
HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the language used to create and format web pages for the
World Wide Web.
It consists of special codes called tags that structure and style text, images, links, and other
elements on a webpage.
HTML documents are interpreted by web browsers to display content interactively. It is
platform-independent, meaning it works
on any device with a web browser.
Main Features:
- HTML provides the structure for web pages, with elements like headings, paragraphs, lists,
images, and links.
- It allows the use of styles (e.g., fonts, colors) and interactive elements like hyperlinks.
- HTML can be used to create visually appealing documents using formatting, images, and
multimedia content.
History and Evolution:
- HTML was invented in 1990 by Tim Berners-Lee at CERN to distribute hypertext across the
Internet.
- In 1992, Dan Connolly documented the HTML specifications, and they were updated in 1994.
- Today, we are working with modern versions like HTML5, which support multimedia, responsive
design, and more.
HTML remains the core building block for web content creation and has continually evolved to meet
the needs of modern web development.