HTML Basics for Beginners
## Introduction
Welcome to "HTML Basics for Beginners." This book is designed to help you understand the
fundamental concepts of HTML,
the standard language used to create web pages. Whether you are a complete beginner or looking
for a refresher,
this guide will provide you with a solid foundation in HTML.
## Chapter 1: What is HTML?
HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the standard language for creating web pages.
It uses a system of tags to define the structure and content of a webpage.
### Key Features of HTML:
- It is the backbone of web development.
- Uses elements and tags to format content.
- Works with CSS and JavaScript to enhance functionality.
Example of a simple HTML document:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>My First Web Page</title>
</head>
<body>
<h1>Welcome to My Website</h1>
<p>This is a simple HTML page.</p>
</body>
</html>
## Chapter 2: HTML Elements and Tags
HTML uses various elements and tags to define the structure of a webpage.
### Common HTML Tags:
- <h1> to <h6>: Headings
- <p>: Paragraphs
- <a>: Links
- <img>: Images
- <ul>, <ol>, <li>: Lists
Example:
<h1>This is a Heading</h1>
<p>This is a paragraph.</p>
<a href="https://www.example.com">Visit Example</a>
## Chapter 3: Forms and Inputs
Forms allow users to interact with your webpage by submitting data.
Example:
<form>
<label for="name">Name:</label>
<input type="text" id="name" name="name">
<input type="submit" value="Submit">
</form>
## Chapter 4: HTML Tables
Tables help in organizing data in a structured format.
Example:
<table border="1">
<tr>
<th>Name</th>
<th>Age</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alice</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr>
</table>
## Conclusion
Congratulations! You have learned the basics of HTML.
You can now create simple webpages and continue exploring more advanced web development
topics like CSS and JavaScript.
Happy Coding!