HTML, the DOM, and Browsers (WIP)

Purpose

This lesson introduces the core components involved in rendering a basic web page.

Learning Material

General HTML

Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) is a format for describing the structure and contents of a web page. Although few modern web sites rely solely on HTML, it still forms the foundation of the page upon which can then be utilized by other technologies.

HTML Subtopics

  • Forms
  • The WCAG 2.0 Guidelines are 12 practical accessibility guidelines grouped into four principles. WCAG 2.1 has added several features, but 2.0 remains a helpful starting point for accessibility-minded development.

The DOM

Browsers

Exercises

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