Introduction

HTML and CSS are the basic technologies you need to create a website. HTML is used to create the structure of a website, while CSS is used to control the layout and appearance of a website. In this section, you will learn the basics of HTML and CSS, including how to create a simple webpage and style it using CSS.

All HTML documents must start with following declaration:

<!DOCTYPE html>
Getting Started

To get started with HTML and CSS, you will need a text editor and a web browser. You can use any text editor to write HTML and CSS code, such as Notepad, Sublime Text, or Visual Studio Code. Once you have written your code, you can save it with a .html or .css file extension, depending on whether it is HTML or CSS code.

<html></html>
Basic Concepts

HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language, and it is used to create the structure of a webpage. HTML uses a series of elements to define the different parts of a webpage, such as headings, paragraphs, and images. CSS stands for Cascading Style Sheets, and it is used to control the layout and appearance of a webpage. CSS uses a series of rules to style the different elements of a webpage, such as setting the font size, color, and spacing of text.

<head></head>
HTML and CSS

HTML and CSS work together to create a webpage. HTML is used to create the structure of a webpage, while CSS is used to control the layout and appearance of a webpage. HTML uses a series of elements to define the different parts of a webpage, such as headings, paragraphs, and images. CSS uses a series of rules to style the different elements of a webpage, such as setting the font size, color, and spacing of text.

Here is an example of a simple HTML file:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>My First Webpage</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css">
</head>
<body>
<h1>Hello, World!</h1>
<p>This is my first webpage.</p>
</body>
</html>

And here is an example of a simple CSS file:

body {
font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
background-color: #f0f0f0;
}
h1 {
color: #333333;
}
p {
color: #666666;
}
HTML Browser Support

HTML is supported by all modern web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. This means that you can use HTML to create a webpage that will work in all of these browsers. However, older versions of Internet Explorer may not support all HTML elements, so you may need to use a polyfill or fallback for these browsers.

<meta charset="UTF-8">
CSS Browser Support

CSS is supported by all modern web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. This means that you can use CSS to style a webpage that will work in all of these browsers. However, older versions of Internet Explorer may not support all CSS properties, so you may need to use a polyfill or fallback for these browsers.

body { background-color: #f0f0f0; }
JavaScript

JavaScript is a programming language that is used to create interactive elements on a webpage. JavaScript can be used to add functionality to a webpage, such as creating pop-up windows, validating forms, and animating elements. In this section, you will learn the basics of JavaScript, including how to add JavaScript to a webpage and create simple interactive elements.

To get started with writing JavaScript, open the Scratchpad and write your first "Hello world" JavaScript code: function greetMe(yourName) { alert("Hello " + yourName); } greetMe("World"); Select the code in the pad and hit Ctrl+R to watch it unfold in your browser!
JavaScript Browser Support

JavaScript is supported by all modern web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. This means that you can use JavaScript to create interactive elements on a webpage that will work in all of these browsers. However, older versions of Internet Explorer may not support all JavaScript features, so you may need to use a polyfill or fallback for these browsers.

Advanced Topics

Once you have mastered the basics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, you can move on to more advanced topics. This section covers advanced topics such as responsive design, web accessibility, and performance optimization. By learning these advanced topics, you can create websites that are user-friendly, accessible, and fast.

API Reference

An API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of rules and protocols that allow different software applications to communicate with each other. In this section, you will learn about some of the most common APIs used in web development, such as the DOM API, the Fetch API, and the Web Storage API. By learning how to use these APIs, you can create dynamic and interactive websites.