Introduction to HTML Basics

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What is the recommended practice regarding the case sensitivity of HTML tags?

  • HTML tags can be in either uppercase or lowercase.
  • HTML tags must be in mixed case for better readability.
  • HTML tags should always be in lowercase. (correct)
  • HTML tags must be in uppercase to be recognized correctly.

Why is it advised to avoid excessive comments in HTML?

  • They can lead to syntax errors in the code.
  • They can significantly increase the file size and slow down loading speed. (correct)
  • They are automatically removed by the browser.
  • They make it difficult to locate errors in the code.

What is the best placement for script tags in an HTML document?

  • At the top of the document inside the head tag.
  • At the bottom of the document just before the closing body tag. (correct)
  • In the middle of the body section for functionality.
  • Script tags should not be used in HTML documents.

How many h1 tags should be used on a single HTML page for best practices?

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What should be considered when using title and meta tags in HTML?

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What does HTML stand for?

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What does the id attribute do in HTML?

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Which of the following roles does a front-end developer primarily focus on?

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Why should you use character references in HTML?

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Which of the following languages is NOT typically used by front-end developers?

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What is the primary function of HTML elements?

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Which of the following is TRUE about the style attribute in HTML?

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What is a primary function of comments in HTML code?

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In the context of web development, what distinguishes front-end from back-end?

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Which of the following is NOT a way to format a character entity in HTML?

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Which HTML version is mentioned as being used in the example structure provided?

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Which statement is true regarding HTML structure?

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What does the class attribute do in an HTML element?

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When creating effective HTML web pages, which of these is typically NOT a necessity?

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Which of these is an example of a reserved character in HTML?

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Where must HTML comments be placed to be recognized properly?

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What is the primary function of metadata in an HTML document?

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Which HTML tag is used to indicate the title of a webpage?

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Which of the following statements about HTML tags is true?

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Which of these is a characteristic of void elements in HTML?

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What do attributes in HTML provide?

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How are attributes structured in HTML?

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Which statement correctly describes keywords in HTML metadata?

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What does the tag typically specify?

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What type of HTML list is characterized by items marked with bullets?

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Which HTML tag is used to create a list where items are numbered?

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In a description list, which tag defines the term being described?

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What is the default style used for unordered lists in HTML?

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Which attribute can be used to specify the type of numbering in an ordered list?

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What is the primary role of headings in an HTML document?

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How many heading levels should ideally be used on a single HTML page?

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Which tag should be used to denote the main heading of a document?

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What is a recommended guideline when structuring headings in HTML?

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What is the default behavior of the tag in HTML?

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Which of the following is NOT true about heading tags?

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What is the purpose of the

tag in HTML?

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Which statement correctly describes the use of heading elements in HTML?

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Flashcards

Lowercase HTML Tags

Write all HTML tags in lowercase letters. Avoid using any uppercase letters.

HTML Indentation

Properly indent your HTML code for better readability and easier debugging.

Script Tag Placement

Place script tags at the bottom of the HTML document, just before the closing of the body tag. This helps the page load faster.

h1 Tag Usage

Use only one h1 tag per page for your main heading. Multiple h1 tags can harm your search engine ranking.

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HTML Editor Choice

Use an HTML editor, such as Notepad++ or Sublime Text, to write HTML code. Avoid using word processors like Microsoft Word.

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What is the 'id' attribute in HTML?

A property of an HTML element that specifies its unique identifier. It is used to distinguish between elements with the same name and to allow for specific targeting using JavaScript or CSS.

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What is the 'class' attribute in HTML?

A property of an HTML element that associates it with a style sheet, specifying its class.

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What is the 'title' attribute in HTML?

A property of an HTML element that provides a suggested title for the element. This text is often displayed as a tooltip when the mouse hovers over the element.

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What is the 'style' attribute in HTML?

A property of an HTML element that allows you to apply CSS rules directly to the element, overriding any styles defined elsewhere.

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What are character entities?

Short bits of HTML code used to display special characters like reserved characters and non-keyboard characters.

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What is an HTML comment?

A section of HTML code ignored by web browsers. Used to add notes, explanations, or disabled code.

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What are reserved characters in HTML?

Characters that have special meaning in HTML, like angle brackets, and are used to identify elements' opening and closing tags.

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What are non-keyboard characters in HTML?

Characters that aren't typically found on a keyboard, such as the copyright symbol or the mathematical value pi. They are displayed using character entities.

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What is HTML?

A language used by browsers to display web pages. Its structure informs the webpage's organization and content.

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What are HTML elements?

The basic building blocks of HTML, denoted by tags (e.g., <p>, <h1>). They specify how content should be presented in a web page.

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What are HTML attributes?

Additional information provided within an HTML element to modify its behavior or appearance. For example, <img src="my_image.jpg"> where 'src' is the attribute and 'my_image.jpg' is the attribute value.

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What are character references in HTML?

Special characters used to represent symbols or characters that cannot be directly typed on a keyboard. For example, &copy; represents the copyright symbol.

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What are HTML comments?

Non-executable code within the HTML document ignored by the browser. They are used to add notes or explanations for developers. They begin with <!-- and end with -->.

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What does a front-end developer do?

The front-end developer focuses on the user's experience of a website. They use HTML, CSS and JavaScript to create the website's look and feel.

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What does a back-end developer do?

The back-end developer handles behind-the-scenes operations like database management and server-side logic to power a website.

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Metadata

Data about data, providing information about an HTML document to machines like search engines and browsers.

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The <meta> tag

A special tag that defines metadata about an HTML document. It's typically used to set character set, page description, keywords, author, and viewport settings.

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The <title> tag

The main tag used to define the title of an HTML document. It's the title that appears in the browser's tab or window title bar.

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HTML tags

Tags that mark up the start of an HTML element and usually are enclosed in angle brackets (< >). They are needed to tell the browser how to interpret and display the content.

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Attributes

They contain more information about an HTML element, like extra details about how to display or process the element. They have a name and a value, and are placed within the opening tag of an element.

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Closed tags

Tags that need to be closed properly. They have an opening tag and a closing tag to mark the start and end of the element. The closing tag uses a forward slash (/).

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Void tags

Tags that don't need a closing tag. They are self-contained and usually used for single elements.

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Nested tags

HTML elements must be closed in the same order they are opened. This ensures the browser can read and understand the structure of the HTML document.

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Unordered List

An HTML list that displays items with bullets. It uses the <ul> tag for the list and the <li> tag for each item.

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Ordered List

An HTML list that displays items with numbers. It uses the <ol> tag for the list and the <li> tag for each item.

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Description List

An HTML list displaying terms and their descriptions. It uses the <dl> tag for the list, <dt> for the term, and <dd> for the description.

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Unordered List Bullets

Different bullet styles for unordered lists. Default is a circular bullet.

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Ordered List Types

Different number styles and starting points for ordered lists. It can start with numbers, letters (uppercase or lowercase),or roman numerals.

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What are HTML Headings?

Heading elements (

to

) define the structure and hierarchy of text content within an HTML document. Each heading level represents a different importance, with

being the most important and

the least. They provide visual cues for readers and also improve search engine optimization (SEO).

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How many <h1> tags should you use per page?

The <h1> tag should be used only once per page, for the main topic or title. Subsequent topics and their headings should be indented using the rest of the heading elements (

,

, etc.) as needed.

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What's the purpose of the <p> tag?

The <p> tag is used to enclose paragraphs of text within an HTML document. It creates a visual separation between paragraphs, improving readability and accessibility. It also helps search engines understand your content better.

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What are HTML tags?

HTML tags are used to mark up different sections of an HTML document, defining the structure and content. They tell the browser how to display the content properly. For example, the <h1> tag indicates a heading and <p> indicates a paragraph of text.

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Study Notes

Introduction to HTML

  • HTML stands for Hyper Text Markup Language
  • HTML is the standard markup language used to create web pages
  • HTML structures web pages using a series of elements
  • Elements tell the web browser how to display the content

Objectives

  • Understand fundamental HTML concepts
  • Learn HTML document structure

Content

  • Overview of HTML
  • HTML elements, attributes, character references, and comments
  • Effective HTML page design

Overview Front-End Development

  • Front-end developers use HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create websites and applications
  • Front-end development is client-side
  • Back-end development is server-side
  • A client-side request is processed by the browser without needing to call a server

Front-End Development vs. Back-End Development

  • Front-end developers work on user interfaces
  • Back-end developers work on server-side logic, databases, APIs, and website issues
  • Front-end languages include HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Back-end languages include Java, Python, .Net, and Javascript
  • Front-end developers design based on user/client requests
  • Back-end developers understand the goals of a website

HTML vs. CSS vs. JavaScript

  • HTML creates the structure of a webpage
  • CSS styles the webpage's elements
  • JavaScript adds interactivity to the webpage
  • HTML is the fundamental building block

Overview of HTML

  • HTML describes the structure of a webpage

HTML Structure

  • <!DOCTYPE html> tag specifies the document type
  • The <html> tag wraps all the content on the page
  • <head> contains metadata such as the title
  • <title> sets the title that appears in the browser tab
  • <body> contains the visible content

HTML <META>

  • Contains metadata about the HTML document
  • Used by search engines and web browsers
  • Metadata is information about data
  • Metadata is not displayed on the page

HTML Elements

  • Elements are defined by starting and closing tags
  • Some elements are "void," not requiring closing tags
  • Examples of void elements include img, hr, and br

HTML Attributes

  • Attributes provide additional information to HTML elements
  • Attributes consist of a name and value pair
  • Values are placed within quotes, example: align = "left"

HTML Core Attributes

  • id: unique identifier for an element
  • class: associates element with a stylesheet
  • title: provides a suggested title for the element
  • style: allows developers to specify CSS rules

HTML Character References

  • Character references display characters that have special meaning or aren't on the keyboard
  • Ways to format a character entity include character name or a number
  • Example: &copy; or &#169; for copyright symbol

HTML Comments

  • Comments are ignored by web browsers
  • Used to explain code sections or add notes
  • Comments are placed between <!-- and -->

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