Introduction to HTML: Build a Portfolio Website

Learning HTML: The Foundation of Web Development

Want to understand how websites work? HTML is the essential building block. This course provides a practical introduction to HTML, empowering you to create and manage your own web pages.

Why Learn HTML?

• Communicate Effectively with Developers: Whether you're hiring a web developer or collaborating with one, understanding HTML terminology will improve communication.
• Web Design Empowerment: For web designers, HTML knowledge allows you to understand how your designs translate into a functional website.
• CMS & Framework Customization: Gain the power to tweak code and layouts within your existing content management systems (CMS) or frameworks.
• Build from Scratch: Discover the fun and rewarding process of building a website from the ground up.
• Share Your Content: Whether it's a portfolio, blog, or showcasing your hobbies, HTML enables you to share your content online.

What You'll Learn:

• Project Introduction & Setup: Learn to create a site map and build your first HTML document.
• HTML Fundamentals: Master essential HTML tags for structuring pages, adding metadata, and defining body elements.
• Content Markup: Utilize advanced HTML markup to assign values and structure your content effectively.
• Page Linking: Create a fully navigable website by linking all your pages together.
• Troubleshooting: Learn practical tips to ensure your HTML site runs smoothly.

What You'll Build:

You'll create the HTML structure for a four-page portfolio website. This project covers common portfolio elements applicable to various professions. We'll detail the necessary content for each page and translate it into clean, functional HTML code. This is an HTML-only build – focusing on content structure without styling (CSS will be covered later).

HTML is the bedrock of the web. This course provides a strong foundation for all future web development phases. After mastering HTML, you can enhance your site with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to add visual appeal. Let's dive in and have some fun! (Cat pictures may or may not appear.)