HTML: A markup language used for creating the structure and content of web pages, forming the foundation of web development.
Advantages
- Universal Language: Standard for web content across browsers.
- Ease of Learning: Simple and beginner-friendly.
- Semantics: Provides meaning to page elements.
- Extensibility: Supports integration with other technologies.
- Accessibility: Enables web content to be accessible to all users.
Disadvantages
- Limited Styling: Primarily focuses on content structure, not presentation.
- Dependence on CSS: Requires CSS for styling and layout.
- Static Content: Limited interactivity without JavaScript.
- Browser Variations: Rendering can vary across browsers.
- Security Concerns: Vulnerable to code injection attacks.
Components
- Elements: Building blocks of web pages (e.g., headings, paragraphs).
- Attributes: Provide additional information about elements.
- Tags: Define how content is displayed and structured.
- Document Structure: HTML, head, and body elements.
- Forms: For user input and data collection.
Development tools
- Text Editors: Tools like Visual Studio Code, Sublime Text, and Notepad++.
- Web Browsers: For rendering and testing HTML pages.
- HTML Validators: Tools to check HTML code for errors.
- Browser Developer Tools: Inspect and debug HTML in real-time.
- Online Resources: Tutorials, documentation, and forums for learning and reference.