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An Introduction to HTML

What is HTML and why do we use it?

HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) is a programming language used to create the basic structure of websites. Very few style points to be gained with this language.

What are the 3 main parts of an HTML element?

The opening tag, closing tag, and content

What is it called when you give an element extra information?

An attribute

What is a semantic element?

Semantic elements are used to describe/categorize it’s content. For example a footer is found at the bottom of a webpage, so anything contained within a footer semantic element should be something you want to have displayed at the bottom of your webpage.