What is HTML?
The language that defines the structure and content of web pages
Why It Matters
HTML is the foundation of every website, defining what content appears and how it's organised
Real-World Example
HTML tags like <h1>, <p>, and <button> define headings, paragraphs, and buttons on a page
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Related Terms
JavaScript
The programming language that makes websites interactive and dynamic
CSS
The language that controls how websites look, including colours, fonts, spacing, and layout
Meta Tags
Hidden information in your web pages that tells search engines and social media about your content
Frontend
The part of a website or app that users see and interact with directly
React
A popular tool for building user interfaces, created by Facebook, that makes complex UIs easier to manage
Next.js
A framework built on React that adds features like page routing, server-side rendering, and API handling