Introduction to HTML

Welcome to the first HTML lesson! HTML is a language that every web developer must know. Why? HTML is the backbone of all web pages. It is so important for web development that not only developers, but also marketers and designers need to know it. See for yourself: Right-click on any webpage, choose "Inspect", and you will see HTML in the panel on the screen. If you are encountering code for the first time, we are excited to see what you will create.

So what exactly is HTML?

HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language.

• Hypertext is text displayed on a computer or device that allows access to other files or texts.
• Markup language is a computer language that defines the structure and presentation of text.

Learning HTML is the first step towards creating web pages. It is important to note that HTML only defines the structure of a website. So don't worry if your pages don't look beautiful right away. As you continue learning, you can combine HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create visually appealing and dynamic web pages. But for now, let's focus on adding and editing basic content on a page, such as text, images, and videos.