How do I set up environment and master basic syntax?

Start by installing a free code editor like Visual Studio Code (download from [code.visualstudio.com](https://code.visualstudio.com/)). Use your web browser (Chrome or Firefox) to view files. Follow MDN's [Basic HTML syntax guide](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Learn/HTML/Introduction_to_HTML/Getting_started#basic_html_syntax). Create your first file `index.html`: ```html My First Page Hello, World! ``` Open in browser. Practice with W3Schools [Try-it Editor](https://www.w3schools.com/html/html_editor.asp). Learn elements, attributes, and comments.

How do I structure text with headings, paragraphs, and lists?

Using MDN [Headings and paragraphs](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Learn/HTML/Introduction_to_HTML/Document_and_website_structure#headings_and_paragraphs) and W3Schools sections. Add to your file: ```html Main Heading Subheading This is a paragraph with bold and italic text. Unordered item Ordered item 1 ``` Practice semantic elements like , , . Test in editor.

How do I add links, images, and basic media?

Follow MDN [Links](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Learn/HTML/Introduction_to_HTML/Creating_hyperlinks) and [Images](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Learn/HTML/Multimedia_and_embedding/Introducing_HTML_images). ```html External Link Internal Anchor Caption ``` Download free images from Unsplash. Embed video: ` `. Use relative paths.

How do I build tables and interactive forms?

Study W3Schools [Tables](https://www.w3schools.com/html/html_tables.asp) and [Forms](https://www.w3schools.com/html/html_forms.asp), MDN tables/forms. Table example: ```html Header Data ``` Form: ```html Name: Submit ``` Add attributes like required, type="email".

How do I build and validate a complete project?

Apply all: Build a personal portfolio page with sections (header, about, projects list/table, contact form). Use [30 Days of HTML GitHub](https://github.com/Asabeneh/30-Days-Of-HTML) for ideas. Start freeCodeCamp [Cat Photo App](https://www.freecodecamp.org/learn/2022/responsive-web-design/learn-html-by-building-a-cat-photo-app). Validate at [validator.w3.org](https://validator.w3.org/). Host on GitHub Pages for free.

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Start by installing a free code editor like Visual Studio Code (download from code.visualstudio.com). Use your web browser (Chrome or Firefox) to view files. Follow MDN's Basic HTML syntax guide. Create your first file index.html:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
    <title>My First Page</title>
</head>
<body>
    <h1>Hello, World!</h1>
</body>
</html>

Open in browser. Practice with W3Schools Try-it Editor. Learn elements, attributes, and comments.

Why this step matters:

-Forms the skeleton of every webpage you create
-Ensures your code renders correctly across browsers

1-2 hours

Visual Studio Code, Web browser (Chrome/Firefox), W3Schools Try-it Editor

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Definition of Done

•Created and viewed a basic HTML file in browser
•Explained doctype, head, body in own words

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Forgetting <!DOCTYPE html>

→Add it as the very first line to trigger standards mode

❌ Not specifying lang on <html>

→Use <html lang="en"> for accessibility and SEO

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