Getting Started with HTML: A Quick Guide

What Is HTML?

Semantic tags like <article>, <nav>, and <section> help both search engines and assistive technologies understand a page's structure. The alt attribute on images matters not just for SEO but for accessibility, letting screen readers describe images to users.

Why It's Worth Knowing

HTML5 introduced elements like <video> and <audio>, removing the need for plugins like Flash for media playback. If you're just getting started with HTML, these few points already give you a clear picture of how it's used in real projects.