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What Is HTML?
The structural language of the web
When you open a webpage, the browser reads HTML to understand what each part of the page means.
HTML is the blueprint
HTML (HyperText Markup Language) defines structure: headings, paragraphs, images, links, and sections.
Think of it as building framework. It tells the browser "this is a title," "this is a paragraph," or "this is an image."
Tags carry meaning
HTML uses tags in angle brackets, such as `
` and `
`, to mark each content type.Common examples:
- <p>: paragraph text
- <img>: an image
- <a>: a link
CSS has a different job
HTML creates meaning and structure. CSS handles visual design and layout.
So a page is typically built with HTML first, then polished with CSS.
Summary
- check_circleHTML defines webpage structure.
- check_circleTags communicate content meaning to browsers.
- check_circleCSS is separate and focuses on appearance.