Learn HTML In Arabic 2021 - #03 - First Project And First Page
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Introduction
In this tutorial, we will learn how to create your first HTML project and webpage, as demonstrated in the Elzero Web School video. This guide is designed for beginners who want to understand the basics of HTML and start building their own web pages.
Step 1: Set Up Your Development Environment
Before you start coding, you need to set up a suitable environment for HTML development.
- Choose a Text Editor: Use a simple text editor like Notepad (Windows), TextEdit (Mac), or a code editor like Visual Studio Code or Sublime Text for a better experience.
- Create a Project Folder: Organize your files by creating a new folder on your computer where you will save your HTML files.
Step 2: Create Your First HTML File
Now that your environment is set up, it's time to create your first HTML file.
- Open Your Text Editor: Launch the text editor of your choice.
- Create a New File: Start a new document.
- Save the File: Save the file as
index.html
in your project folder.
Step 3: Write Basic HTML Structure
Next, you'll need to write the basic HTML structure in your file.
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Start with the Document Type Declaration:
<!DOCTYPE html>
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Add the HTML Tag:
<html>
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Include the Head Section:
<head> <title>Your Page Title</title> </head>
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Add the Body Section:
<body> <h1>Welcome to My First Page</h1> <p>This is my first HTML project!</p> </body>
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Close the HTML Tag:
</html>
Your complete HTML code should look like this:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>Your Page Title</title>
</head>
<body>
<h1>Welcome to My First Page</h1>
<p>This is my first HTML project!</p>
</body>
</html>
Step 4: View Your Webpage in a Browser
To see your webpage in action, follow these steps:
- Open Your Web Browser: Use any web browser like Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.
- Open Your HTML File:
- Drag and drop the
index.html
file into the browser. - Alternatively, you can right-click on the file and choose "Open with" followed by your browser of choice.
- Drag and drop the
Step 5: Experiment with HTML Elements
To enhance your webpage, try adding more HTML elements.
- Add More Headings: Use
<h2>
,<h3>
, etc. for subheadings. - Include Images: Use the
<img>
tag:<img src="path/to/image.jpg" alt="Description of Image">
- Create Links: Use the
<a>
tag:<a href="https://www.example.com">Visit Example</a>
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully created your first HTML page. You've learned how to set up your environment, write basic HTML structure, and view your webpage in a browser.
As next steps, consider exploring more HTML tags and attributes, or try completing assignments on the Elzero Web School website to further enhance your skills. Happy coding!