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Introduction to HTML

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About Course

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to HTML (HyperText Markup Language), the foundational language for creating web pages and web applications. Students will learn the basic structure of HTML, how to use HTML tags, and how to create and style web content.

Course Objectives:

  • Understand the fundamentals of HTML.
  • Learn to create and structure web pages using HTML.
  • Gain proficiency in using common HTML tags and attributes.
  • Develop skills to create links, tables, forms, and multimedia elements.
  • Understand the basics of web standards and best practices.

What Will You Learn?

  • After completing this HTML course, you will have acquired a solid foundation in web development, enabling you to create structured and visually appealing web pages. Here are the key skills and knowledge areas you will gain:
  • 1. Understanding HTML Fundamentals:
  • Comprehend the basic concepts and importance of HTML in web development.
  • Know the structure of an HTML document, including the DOCTYPE declaration, head, and body sections.
  • 2. Creating and Structuring Web Pages:
  • Use essential HTML tags to create and organize content.
  • Structure web pages using headings, paragraphs, and divisions.
  • 3. Text Formatting and Lists:
  • Apply text formatting tags for bold, italic, underline, and more.
  • Create ordered, unordered, and definition lists.
  • 4. Hyperlinks and Navigation:
  • Create hyperlinks to connect web pages and resources.
  • Understand absolute and relative URLs.
  • 5. Adding Images and Multimedia:
  • Insert and manipulate images within web pages.
  • Embed audio, video, and other multimedia elements.
  • 6. Building Tables:
  • Create tables with rows, columns, headers, and data cells.
  • Use table attributes to control table appearance and behavior.
  • 7. Creating Forms for User Input:
  • Design and implement forms with various input types.
  • Understand form attributes and basic client-side validation.
  • 8. Introduction to CSS:
  • Learn the basics of CSS and how to integrate it with HTML.
  • Apply basic styling to text, colors, and backgrounds.
  • 9. HTML5 New Features:
  • Utilize new HTML5 structural elements like header, footer, nav, and section.
  • Leverage HTML5 form enhancements and APIs (e.g., geolocation, local storage).
  • 10. Semantic HTML and Accessibility:
  • Use semantic HTML tags to improve the structure and meaning of web content.
  • Implement basic accessibility practices to make web pages more usable for everyone.
  • 11. Web Standards and Best Practices:
  • Follow web standards to ensure cross-browser compatibility and future-proofing.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
  • After taking this HTML course you will gain following practical Skills:
  • 1. Building and Deploying Web Pages:
  • Create simple static web pages and deploy them to a web server.
  • Develop a multi-page website that incorporates all learned HTML elements and techniques.
  • 2. Problem-Solving and Debugging:
  • Use browser developer tools to debug and test HTML code.
  • Troubleshoot common issues and errors in HTML documents.
  • 3. Personal Website Project:
  • By the end of the course, you will have built your own multi-page personal website, showcasing your ability to structure and style web content effectively.

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