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HTML Basics
Introduction to HTML
HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language. It is the standard markup language used for creating webpages. HTML is the backbone of every website and provides the structure and layout for web content. Understanding HTML is essential for web designers and developers.
HTML Tags and Elements
HTML uses tags to define the structure and content of a webpage. Tags are enclosed in angle brackets and consist of an opening tag and a closing tag. The content inside the tags is what appears on the webpage. For example, the tag defines a heading, and the content within the tags will be displayed as a heading.
HTML elements are composed of tags and the content between them. Elements can be nested within each other to create a hierarchy of content. For example, a paragraph element can contain a heading element, and so on.
HTML Attributes
HTML attributes provide additional information about an element. They are used within the opening tag and consist of a name and a value separated by an equals sign. Attributes can be used to specify characteristics such as the size, color, or alignment of an element. For example, the class attribute can be used to assign a class to an element for styling purposes.
HTML Semantic Elements
Semantic elements in HTML are tags that give more meaning to the structure of a webpage. They provide a way to describe the type of content within the tags, making it easier for search engines and assistive technologies to understand the page.
CSS Basics
Introduction to CSS
CSS stands for Cascading Style Sheets. It is a stylesheet language used for describing the look and formatting of a document written in HTML. CSS allows you to control the appearance of elements on a webpage, including color, font, layout, and more. It provides the visual design of a webpage, making it visually appealing and user-friendly.
CSS Syntax and Selectors
CSS uses selectors to target HTML elements and apply styles to them. Selectors can target elements by their tag name, class, ID, or other attributes. CSS styles are defined within a set of curly braces {} and consist of a property and a value separated by a colon. Multiple styles can be applied to the same element by separating them with a semicolon.
CSS Box Model
The CSS box model is a fundamental concept in CSS that describes how elements are rendered on a webpage. It consists of four components: margin, border, padding, and content. The margin is the space around an element, the border is the line that surrounds the element, the padding is the space between the border and the content, and the content is the actual content of the element. Understanding the box model is crucial for positioning and layout purposes.
CSS Typography
CSS typography refers to the styling and appearance of text on a webpage. It includes properties such as font family, font size, font weight, font style, text alignment, line height, and text decoration. CSS typography plays a significant role in the readability and visual appeal of a website.
CSS Colors and Backgrounds
CSS allows you to specify colors and backgrounds for elements on a webpage. Colors can be defined using color names, hexadecimal values, RGB values, or HSL values. Backgrounds can be set with a specific color, an image, or a combination of both. CSS provides various techniques for defining colors and backgrounds, giving web designers flexibility in creating visually appealing websites.
HTML Structure
Document Structure
The HTML document structure is the overall organization of an HTML file. It consists of the declaration, the element, and two main sections: the section and the section. The declaration specifies the HTML version being used. The element is the root element of an HTML document and contains all other elements. The section is used to define metadata about the document, such as the title and linked stylesheets. The section contains the visible content of the webpage.
Head Section
The head section of an HTML document is used to define metadata and provide information about the document.
