The Deprecated HTML `<frameset>` Tag: Understanding its Limitations and Modern Alternatives

Learn about the deprecated HTML `<frameset>` tag and why it's no longer recommended for modern web development. This tutorial explains the shift away from frame-based layouts, highlighting the advantages of using CSS, iframes, and JavaScript for creating more flexible, responsive, and maintainable websites.

The Deprecated HTML `<frame>` Tag

Understanding the `<frame>` Tag

The HTML `<frame>` tag was used in older versions of HTML (HTML 4) to create framesets—web pages divided into multiple frames, each displaying separate content. However, the `<frame>` tag is now deprecated in HTML5, meaning it's no longer officially supported and should be avoided in new code. The frame-based approach to web page design has fallen out of favor due to its limitations and its incompatibility with modern web design practices (such as responsive design).

Alternatives to `<frame>`

Modern web development uses techniques like CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) layouts, iframes (`