What is HTML?
HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the standard markup language for web pages. It defines the structure and content of a page through tags like <h1>, <p>, <a>, <img>. HTML is not a programming language but a markup language. The current version is HTML5, which introduced semantic elements like <header>, <nav>, <article>, <footer>. Semantic HTML is important for SEO and accessibility - search engines and screen readers understand the meaning of elements. Every web page needs HTML as the foundation, CSS for styling, and optionally JavaScript for interactivity.
Key Points
- Markup language for page structure
- Current version: HTML5 with semantic tags
- Not a programming language
- Semantic HTML important for SEO
- Works with CSS and JavaScript
- Foundation of every website
Practical Example
“We use semantic HTML5 with <article> and <section> for better SEO and accessibility.”