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HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the standard language for creating web pages. It uses tags to structure content. Key points: - Document structure - <!DOCTYPE html> — declares HTML5. - <html> — root element. - <head> — metadata: <title>, <meta>, <link>, <style>, <script> (usually not visible). - <body> — visible content: text, images, links, lists, etc. - Basic tags - <title>Your page title</title> — shown in browser tab (inside head). - Headings: <h1>…</h1> to <h6>…</h6>. - Paragraph: <p>Paragraph text</p>. - Links: <a href="https://example.com">link text</a>. - Images: <img src="image.jpg" alt="description"> (self-closing; include alt). - Lists: - Unordered: <ul><li>Item</li></ul> - Ordered: <ol><li>Item</li></ol> - Line break: <br> - Horizontal rule: <hr> - Attributes - Provide extra info inside opening tag: <tag attribute="value">. - Common attributes: id, class, href, src, alt, title, style. - Nesting and well-formedness - Tags should be properly opened and closed and nested (e.g., <p><strong>text</strong></p>). - Example minimal page <!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <meta charset="utf-8"> <title>My Page</title> </head> <body> <h1>Hello</h1> <p>This is a minimal HTML page.</p> <a href="https://example.com">Visit example</a> </body> </html> - Where to learn next - Mozilla Developer Network (MDN) HTML guide: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTML - W3C HTML specification and tutorials: https://www.w3.org/ and https://www.w3schools.com/html/ Tips: start by editing the example file, open it in a browser, and change tags/attributes to see effects.

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W3C (https://www.w3.org/) - Who/what: The World Wide Web Consortium is the main standards organization that develops and maintains official web standards (HTML, CSS, SVG, etc.). - Purpose: Produces the formal HTML specification and recommendations that browsers and tool authors follow. - Content style: Technical, normative, and precise. The specification defines exact syntax, semantics, APIs, and conformance requirements. - Best for: Reference when you need authoritative, detailed, and up‑to‑date rules about how HTML must work (useful for implementers, advanced developers, and when resolving edge cases). - Example use: Checking element content models, formal attribute definitions, or how browsers should handle parsing errors. W3Schools (https://www.w3schools.com/html/) - Who/what: A long‑running web tutorial site aimed at beginners and learners. - Purpose: Teaches HTML/CSS/JavaScript through simple explanations, examples, and interactive “Try it Yourself” editors. - Content style: Practical, tutorial‑focused, and easy to follow. Less formal than the specification; emphasizes how to do things rather than exhaustive technical detail. - Best for: Beginners learning by doing, quick examples, and experimenting with code snippets in the browser. - Caveat: Historically had some outdated or simplified material and occasional inaccuracies; generally good for learning basics but verify important details against MDN or the W3C spec. Which to use when - Start with W3Schools or MDN for friendly learning and hands‑on practice. - Use MDN (Mozilla Developer Network) as the go‑to practical reference for accurate, readable documentation. - Consult the W3C spec when you need the authoritative standard, exact behavior, or when implementing or debugging subtle or cross‑browser issues. References - W3C: https://www.w3.org/ - W3Schools HTML tutorial: https://www.w3schools.com/html/ - MDN Web Docs (recommended practical reference): https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTML

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