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HyperText Markup Language(HTML)
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HyperText Markup Language(HTML)
Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) is the foundational markup language used for creating and structuring content on the World Wide Web. It provides the framework for web pages, defining the elements and their organization that web browsers then interpret and display.
Key aspects of HTML:
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Markup Language:HTML uses a system of "tags" to annotate text and other content, indicating their role and structure within a document. These tags, enclosed in angle brackets (e.g.,
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Structure and Content:HTML focuses on the logical structure and content of a web page, not its visual presentation. It organizes information into a hierarchical structure, making it understandable for both web browsers and assistive technologies.
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Hypertext:The "hypertext" in HTML refers to its ability to create links (hyperlinks) between different web pages or sections within a page, enabling navigation across the web.
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Foundation of the Web:HTML is the core technology upon which all web pages are built. While other technologies like Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) handle styling and JavaScript adds interactivity, HTML provides the essential structure.
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Evolution:HTML has evolved through various versions, with HTML5 being the most widely used and feature-rich iteration, introducing new elements for multimedia, forms, and more.
