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

Can I use…, a convenient tool for determining browser support
How Browsers Work

Exercises

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