Introduction to HTML
We will start the class by learning about the introduction to HTML. Most people refer to HyperText Markup Language as HTML. The main objective of HTML is to build websites, and it forms part of what supports the World Wide Web. In addition, the two important pillars are CSS and JavaScript. The other two pillars are CSS and JavaScript.
Why Learn HTML?
- Website / Web Pages: Â HTML is the building block of websites. It directs the computer on how to present text, images, and anything else on the webpage.
- Career as a Web designer: Web designers must have strong skills to make websites attractive and work properly.
- Mobile Application Development (Phonegap/Ionic): Used to build hybrid apps, combining web technologies with native app performance.
Software Required
- HTML Editor: A program to write your HTML code.
- Browser: To view the webpage you create.
HTML Editor
- Notepad: A basic text editor that comes with Windows. This platform is easy to use, though its functions are limited for coding.
- Notepad++: You can use Notepad++ to write text, as it shows automatic code suggestions and highlights HTML words in various colors.
- VS Code: It is famous for being free, open-source, and easy to use, especially for those who code HTML because it offers debugging and version control.
- Sublime Text: When it comes to Sublime Text, users appreciate it for being user-friendly, strong and able to select various sections of code.
Browser
- Chrome: It is the top web browser because it is very efficient and packed with useful tools.
- Firefox: This browser’s main goal is to give users a strong sense of privacy and many customization choices.
- Internet Explorer: An old browser brought out by Microsoft and then replaced by Edge.
- Safari: Apple phones and tablets usually open Safari to help you browse the internet without issues.
- Opera: The browser is fast and simple, and it already has ad-blocking and a VPN ready to use.