HTML Tutorial: A Beginner's Introduction to Web Page Structure

Start your web development journey by learning the fundamentals of HTML (HyperText Markup Language). This introductory tutorial covers basic HTML elements (headings, paragraphs, images, links), attributes, and how to structure a webpage, providing a foundational understanding for building websites.

HTML: A Basic Introduction

What is HTML?

HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the foundation of every webpage you see. It's a code that tells a web browser how to structure and display content. Think of it as a blueprint for a webpage. You use HTML to create the basic building blocks of a website, like headings, paragraphs, images, and links.

HTML Elements

HTML uses elements to structure content. Each element is defined by a start tag, some content, and an end tag. For example, a paragraph is created using the <p> tag:

HTML Paragraph

<p>This is a paragraph.</p>

The content "This is a paragraph" sits between the start tag (<p>) and the end tag (</p>).

Common HTML Elements

Here are some basic HTML elements you'll use frequently:

  • <h1> to <h6>: Headings of different sizes. <h1> is the largest and most important heading.
  • <p>: Paragraphs of text.
  • <a>: Links to other pages (href attribute specifies the URL).
  • <img>: Images (src attribute specifies the image URL).
  • <br>: Line break.

HTML Attributes

Attributes provide additional information about HTML elements. They are added inside the start tag and use a name-value pair format (e.g., src="image.jpg").