Questions and Answers
Who invented the World Wide Web (www)?
What version of HTML was defined by the HTML Working Group in 1995?
Which HTML version is also known as the Living Standard?
When was XHTML 1.0 officially recommended by W3C?
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What significant HTML version was released in 2014?
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Which of the following events occurred first in the development of HTML?
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What is the correct order of HTML version recommendations by W3C from 1997 to 2017?
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Which statement accurately describes the status of HTML5 since 2012?
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In which year did the W3C release its candidate recommendation for HTML 5.1?
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Which version of HTML was developed after XHTML 1.0?
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Study Notes
HTML and Web Development Timeline
- 1989: Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web, revolutionizing how information is accessed and shared online.
- 1991: Tim Berners-Lee also developed HyperText Markup Language (HTML), the foundational language for creating web pages.
Evolution of HTML
- 1993: Dave Raggett drafted HTML+, expanding on the initial HTML framework to enhance web page functionality.
- 1995: The HTML Working Group established HTML 2.0, providing formal specifications for web content.
W3C Recommendations
- 1997: HTML 3.2 was released as a W3C Recommendation, introducing new elements and attributes to web design.
- 1999: HTML 4.01 became a W3C Recommendation, refining the language further and improving markup for web accessibility.
XHTML and HTML5 Initiatives
- 2000: XHTML 1.0 was launched as a stricter version of HTML, adhering to XML standards for better interoperability.
- 2008: WHATWG (Web Hypertext Application Technology Working Group) released the first public draft of HTML5, focusing on modern web applications.
- 2012: WHATWG HTML5 transitioned to the Living Standard, allowing continual updates and revisions based on ongoing developments.
Latest Recommendations
- 2014: HTML5 was finalized as a W3C Recommendation, solidifying its role in modern web development and optimizing features for multimedia and graphics.
- 2016: HTML 5.1 was proposed as a W3C Candidate Recommendation, presenting enhancements and new features for the web.
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2017:
- HTML5.1 was reaffirmed in its 2nd Edition as a W3C Recommendation, solidifying its reliability for developers.
- HTML5.2 was also released as a W3C Recommendation, introducing additional features and improvements to the HTML standard.
HTML and Web Development Timeline
- 1989: Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web, revolutionizing how information is accessed and shared online.
- 1991: Tim Berners-Lee also developed HyperText Markup Language (HTML), the foundational language for creating web pages.
Evolution of HTML
- 1993: Dave Raggett drafted HTML+, expanding on the initial HTML framework to enhance web page functionality.
- 1995: The HTML Working Group established HTML 2.0, providing formal specifications for web content.
W3C Recommendations
- 1997: HTML 3.2 was released as a W3C Recommendation, introducing new elements and attributes to web design.
- 1999: HTML 4.01 became a W3C Recommendation, refining the language further and improving markup for web accessibility.
XHTML and HTML5 Initiatives
- 2000: XHTML 1.0 was launched as a stricter version of HTML, adhering to XML standards for better interoperability.
- 2008: WHATWG (Web Hypertext Application Technology Working Group) released the first public draft of HTML5, focusing on modern web applications.
- 2012: WHATWG HTML5 transitioned to the Living Standard, allowing continual updates and revisions based on ongoing developments.
Latest Recommendations
- 2014: HTML5 was finalized as a W3C Recommendation, solidifying its role in modern web development and optimizing features for multimedia and graphics.
- 2016: HTML 5.1 was proposed as a W3C Candidate Recommendation, presenting enhancements and new features for the web.
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2017:
- HTML5.1 was reaffirmed in its 2nd Edition as a W3C Recommendation, solidifying its reliability for developers.
- HTML5.2 was also released as a W3C Recommendation, introducing additional features and improvements to the HTML standard.
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Test your knowledge of the key milestones in the history of HTML, from its invention by Tim Berners-Lee to the latest W3C recommendations. This quiz will challenge your understanding of the development and evolution of HTML standards. Are you up to date with the history of the web?
