Introduction to Internet & Web Development

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What is the Internet?

It is the largest network in the world that connects millions of individual networks.

Which of the following is NOT a use of the Internet?

  • Information Retrieval
  • Communication
  • Time Travel (correct)
  • Social Networking

What is the basic difference between a web page and a website?

A web page is a text document written in HTML, while a website is a collection of related web pages.

The main page of a website is known as the site's home page.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does HTML stand for?

<p>Hypertext Markup Language</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the file extensions for HTML documents?

<p>.html or .htm</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of HTML attributes?

<p>To add additional information about an element (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the HTML document contains the actual content displayed in the browser?

<p>BODY (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The

tag defines a ______.

<p>paragraph</p> Signup and view all the answers

Most HTML tags have both start and end tags.

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Study Notes

Internet Overview

  • The Internet is the largest global network connecting millions of individual networks.
  • It facilitates the transfer of ideas and information through cyberspace rather than geographical space.
  • Approximately 380 new websites are created every minute.

Uses of the Internet

  • Communication: Enables real-time interaction via email, messaging, and video calls.
  • Information Retrieval: Access to vast information through search engines.
  • Social Networking: Platforms for connecting with friends and communities.
  • Education: Online courses and resources for learning.
  • Entertainment: Streaming services, games, and social media content.
  • Work and Productivity: Tools for collaboration, project management, and remote work.
  • Hobbies and Special Interests: Online forums and resources tailored to various interests.

Website vs. Webpage

  • The World Wide Web consists of organized information in web pages, which may include text and graphics.
  • Hypertext links on web pages connect related information.
  • A website is a collection of linked web pages with a common theme.
  • The homepage is the main page of a website, also known as the index page.
  • Web pages are individual documents written in HTML, rendered by web browsers.
  • A website has a unique URL, while a webpage is one specific document within that site.

HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)

  • HTML is the markup language used to structure content for the Web, instructing browsers on how to display text, images, and media.
  • HTML documents are saved with .html or .htm file extensions and can be created using basic text editors like Notepad or TextEdit.

HTML Structure and Components

  • HTML consists of elements enclosed in tags; attributes provide additional information about these elements.
  • Basic HTML tags and structure include:
    • <html>: Main container for the document.
    • <head>: Contains meta information, links to stylesheets and scripts.
    • <title>: Specifies the title of the webpage.
    • <body>: Contains the visible content of the webpage displayed in the browser.

Document Parts

  • HEAD: Contains metadata such as the page title and links to stylesheets and scripts.
  • BODY: Displays the content of the document, visible to users.

HTML Tags and Usage

  • The paragraph is defined by <p> tags; it structures text into paragraphs.
  • Some HTML elements do not require end tags, including:
    • Line breaks with <br>
    • Horizontal rules with <hr>
    • Images with <img>
    • Metadata with <meta>
    • Document type declaration with <!DOCTYPE html>
  • HTML ignores extra spaces, tabs, and new lines; it displays them as a single space.

Headings

  • HTML allows for headings of various sizes using <h1> to <h6> tags.
  • Headings are displayed in bold and used for titles and section headings within the content.

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