LAST UPDATED: JUNE 20, 2022
Full Form of HTML
| Acronym |
Full-Form |
| HTML |
Hypertext Markup Language |
Definition
HTML is used to design the documents that will be displayed in the browsers as a web page. HTML, is a language that can become more interactive and attractive by using CSS and JS within it.
There is some specific meaning defined by HTML within it. From the Hyperlink, you get Hypertext, which means connections between several pages. Markup refers to the defined elements that will be the layout of the page and elements that are within the page. Here, the language combines both the features and makes it Hypertext Markup Language.
Origins
HTML was first released in the year 1993. It was developed by Tim Berners in the year 1990.
The development of HTML is currently being worked on by the WHATWG community. Because of the newly added features, the new HTML5 version gains so much popularity. The skeletons of all the websites are made of HTML and each browser performing on makes that visible and user-friendly to the user.
HTML version release year: 1993
HTML Structure: This is the structure of an HTML.
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title> <!-- title bar --> </title>
<!-- header for the website -->
</head>
<body>
<!-- body section of the website -->
</body>
</html>
Characteristics of HTML:
- Easy to understand: HTML is one of the easiest language to learn and understand.
- Flexibility: You can create whatever you want, i.e. the HTML language is very flexible.
- Linkable: Linkable texts can be made like users can connect from one page to another page or website through the characteristics.
- Limitless features: Pictures, videos, and gifs can be added. Even sound will make the website more attractive.
- Support: The documents can be displayed in Windows, Mac and Linux.
Advantages of HTML:
- Easy to Learn.
- Supported by most browsers.
- Easily integrates with other languages.
- Basic of all programming languages.
Disadvantages of HTML:
- Cannot create a dynamic webpage.
- Lack of security.
- Requires so many tags.
- Not centralized.
- Creating a huge website becomes complex.
