Introduction to HTML

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Introduction to HTML

HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the standard markup language for creating web pages. It describes the structure of a web page and consists of a series of elements that tell the browser how to display the content.

History of HTML

HTML has evolved significantly since its creation. Understanding its history helps appreciate modern web development.

Key Milestones

  • HTML 1.0 (1990): Created by Tim Berners-Lee, the first version introduced basic tags like <p> and <h1>.
  • HTML 4.01 (1999): Standardized many features, including tables and forms.
  • HTML5 (2014): Introduced semantic elements (<article>, <section>), multimedia support (<video>, <audio>), and APIs.

Course Overview

In this course, you will learn:

  1. Basic HTML document structure
  2. HTML elements and their anatomy
  3. Content models and semantic elements
  4. Working with text, links, images, and more

Getting Started

Let's begin with a simple HTML document:

HTML
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
  <head>
    <title>Page Title</title>
  </head>
  <body>
    <h1>My First Heading</h1>
    <p>My first paragraph.</p>
  </body>
</html>

Your Task

Create a basic HTML page with:

  1. A main heading (h1) with the text "Hello, Web Nepal!"
  2. A paragraph (p) with a brief introduction about yourself
  3. A second heading (h2) with the text "My Goals"
  4. A list (ul) with at least three learning goals
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