html coding - Part 2 - Introduction to HTML

 Let's start with the basics of HTML. 

Here's a detailed lesson on Introduction to HTML:

What is HTML?

HTML is a markup language used to create web pages. It's the standard language used to structure and present content on the web. HTML is not a programming language, but rather a way to describe the content and layout of a web page.

Basic Syntax and Structure

HTML syntax consists of:

• Elements: Represented by tags (<>), which usually come in pairs (opening and closing).
• Tags: Surround content with < and >.
• Attributes: Provide additional information about an element, placed inside the opening tag.
• Content: The text or other elements inside an element.

Example:

HTML

<p id="intro" class="highlight">This is a paragraph of text.</p>

In this example:

• <p> is the opening tag.
• id="intro" is an attribute.
• class="highlight" is another attribute.
• This is a paragraph of text. is the content.
• </p> is the closing tag.

HTML Versions

Here's a brief overview of HTML versions:

• HTML 1.0 (1993): The first version, introduced basic elements like headings, paragraphs, and links.
• HTML 2.0 (1995): Added tables, forms, and new elements.
• HTML 3.2 (1997): Introduced style sheets, scripting, and new elements.
• HTML 4.01 (1999): Improved accessibility, internationalization, and new elements.
• XHTML 1.0 (2000): A stricter, XML-based version of HTML.
• HTML5 (2014): The latest version, with new features like:
• Video and audio elements
• Canvas and SVG elements
• Web storage and web workers
• Improved semantic elements (header, footer, nav, etc.)

Key Features of HTML5

• Semantic Elements: Improved structure and meaning to web pages.
• Multimedia Elements: Native support for video and audio.
• Canvas and SVG: Dynamic graphics and animations.
• Web Storage: Store data locally in the browser.
• Web Workers: Run scripts in the background.

That's a good summary of the basics! Let me know when you're ready to move on to HTML Elements.