HTML, which stands for HyperText Markup Language, is often referred to as a programming language, but this is not technically accurate. HTML is a markup language, meaning it is used to ‘mark up’ text and other content to be displayed in a web browser. It is not a programming language in the traditional sense, like Python or Java.

What is HTML? HTML is the main markup language used to structure content on the internet. It’s what gives web pages their structure, defining how elements like text, images, videos and links are displayed to visitors. HTML code consists of tags that are wrapped around pieces of content. For example, paragraphs of text are surrounded by

tags and headings by

tags. These tags let web browsers know how to display the content.

How Does HTML Work? HTML works in conjunction with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and JavaScript languages to create websites. CSS dictates the visual styling of HTML elements while JavaScript adds dynamic functionality and interactivity that can respond to user input. Together these three languages form what’s known as the front-end trifecta and are essential for