Introduction to HTML
HTML is an abbreviation of HyperText Markup Language. This is the basis for building websites and it is commonly referred to as one of the three pillars of the World Wide Web other two are CSS and JavaScript.
Why Learn HTML?
- Website / Web Pages: HTML is the building block of websites. It tells the computer how to arrange text, images, and other things on a webpage.
- Career as a Webdesigner: Essential skill for creating visually appealing and functional websites.
- 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. It’s simple but lacks features for coding.
- Notepad++: A free and powerful text editor with features like syntax highlighting and auto-completion for HTML.
- VS Code: A popular, free, and open-source code editor with excellent features for HTML development, including debugging and version control.
- Sublime Text: A powerful and customizable text editor with a sleek interface and features like split editing and multiple selections.
Browser
- Chrome: The most popular web browser, known for its speed and features.
- Firefox: An open-source browser with a strong emphasis on privacy and customization.
- Internet Explorer: A legacy browser developed by Microsoft, now replaced by Edge.
- Safari: The default web browser on Apple devices, known for its integration with the Apple ecosystem.
- Opera: A fast and lightweight browser with built-in ad-blocking and VPN features.