To understand HTML thoroughly, it's helpful to have a foundation in a few key areas:
What is HTML?
HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the standard language for creating web pages. It provides the structure of a webpage using "tags" that define different elements like text, images, links, and more.
Basic Computer Skills: Since you have an ICDL certificate, you're well-prepared in this area.
Understanding the Web:
- Learn how the internet and web browsers work.
- Understand concepts like URLs, HTTP, and HTTPS, and how web pages are delivered to your browser.
HTML Basics:
- Start with basic HTML tags and structure (e.g.,
<html>,<head>,<body>, etc.). - Learn to structure content with tags like
<h1>for headers,<p>for paragraphs,<a>for links, and<img>for images.
- Start with basic HTML tags and structure (e.g.,
CSS Basics:
- CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) works with HTML to style a webpage, so learning some basics of CSS will help you make HTML pages look visually appealing.
Basic Text Editors:
- Learn to use simple text editors, like Notepad (Windows) or TextEdit (Mac), or code editors like Visual Studio Code or Atom, where you can write HTML and see the results.
JavaScript (Optional for Basic HTML):
- Although not necessary for basic HTML, JavaScript is often used to add interactivity to web pages. It's useful to learn once you're comfortable with HTML and CSS.
Suggested Learning Path:
- Start with a simple HTML tutorial to create basic web pages.
- Practice by creating a few simple pages, like a personal profile page or a resume.
- Gradually add CSS to style your pages.
- Use resources like MDN Web Docs and W3Schools for in-depth tutorials and references.
This approach should help you build a solid understanding of HTML from the ground up. Let me know if you'd like more specific resources!
