# Introduction to HTML If you’ve ever wanted to build a website, HTML is where your journey begins. HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language, and it’s the foundation of all web pages. Whether you're creating a simple blog or a full-featured web app, HTML is what gives your page structure. ### What Exactly Is HTML? HTML isn’t a programming language—it’s a markup language used to describe the structure of web pages. You use tags (like <p>, <h1>, <img>, etc.) to tell the browser how to display content. **The Basic Structure of an HTML** ```plaintext My First Website

Hello, world!

This is my first HTML page.

``` Let’s break it down: * <!DOCTYPE html> – Tells the browser you're using HTML5 * <html> – The root element of the page * <head> – Contains meta info like title and links to styles * <body> – The visible content lives here ### Common HTML Tags | **Tags** | **What** **it** **does** | | --- | --- | | <h1> to <h6> | Headings | | <p> | Paragraph | | <a href=""> | Link | | <img src=""> | Image | | <ul>, <ol>, <li> | List | | <div> | Division/block container | ### Why Learn HTML First? * It’s simple to learn, even with no coding background. * Every website, no matter how complex, uses HTML at its core. * Knowing HTML helps you understand how web content works before jumping into CSS or JavaScript. **Next** **Steps** Once you're comfortable with HTML, you'll want to learn: * CSS (for styling) * JavaScript (for interactivity) * Responsive design (so it works on phones and desktops) Thanks for reading! If you’re new to web dev, follow me for more beginner-friendly guides on HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.