Module: M2-R5: Web Design & Publishing
Chapter: Html
HTML, which stands for HyperText Markup Language, is the standard language used to create and design web pages. It provides the basic structure of a website by defining elements such as headings, paragraphs, links, images, tables, and forms. HTML is not a programming language; it is a markup language that tells the web browser how to display content on a webpage.
HTML was developed in 1991 by Tim Berners-Lee, a British scientist at CERN, to facilitate sharing of documents over the Internet. The first version was very basic and allowed only simple formatting, hyperlinks, and images. Over time, HTML evolved to include more complex features to support multimedia, interactivity, and better web page structure, making websites more dynamic and engaging.
HTML has undergone several versions. Some key versions include: HTML 2.0 (1995) standardized basic features like forms and tables; HTML 3.2 (1997) introduced support for scripting, applets, and multimedia; HTML 4.01 (1999) improved support for stylesheets, accessibility, and internationalization; XHTML 1.0 (2000) was a stricter version following XML rules; and HTML5 (2014) is the modern version supporting audio, video, graphics, responsive design, and APIs.
HTML continues to be the backbone of web development, forming the foundation for web design and interaction. Its ongoing updates ensure that web pages are more interactive, accessible, and visually appealing across devices.
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