HTML History
In this initial lesson, I will be exclusively addressing the historical background of HTML by providing a summary of key points before delving deeper into its practical application.
What is HTML?
HTML, or Hypertext Markup Language, is a computer language. HTML was first proposed by Tim Berners-Lee in 1989, and the first version of HTML, HTML 1.0, was officially released in 1991. The first website, which was hosted on a NeXT computer at CERN, the European particle physics laboratory, went online in 1991 as well. while Tim was working at CERN, Robert Cailliau, a colleague of Tim Berners-Lee at CERN, also played a significant role in the development and promotion of HTML, as well as the World Wide Web as a whole. Together, they contributed to the creation and evolution of HTML in the early days of the World Wide Web.
HTML is derived from a language called SGML (Standard Generalized Markup Language) and is used to create and structure web pages. HTML is the foundation of all web pages and is used to define the structure and layout of a webpage, including:
headings.
paragraphs.
lists.
images.
links and more
It is also used to create interactive elements such as forms and buttons.
HTML is a markup language, which means it uses tags to define the structure of the page and the elements within it. It is constantly evolving, with new versions and updates released regularly to ensure web pages are accessible, responsive, and secure.
What is SGML?
SGML (Standard Generalized Markup Language) is a standard for creating and structuring documents that were developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in 1986. It is a markup language that uses tags to define the structure of a document and its elements, such as headings, paragraphs, lists, and images. SGML was designed to be a flexible and extensible language that could be used to create and structure a wide variety of types of documents. It was the basis for many of the markup languages, not just HTML but also XML, and XHTML. SGML is still used today, particularly in industries such as aerospace and defense, where it is used to create and manage technical documents.
HTML Important Dates
1991
HTML 1.0, was officially released and went online in 1991.
1995
HTML 2.0 released.
1996
HTML 3.0: The first draft was presented and it wasn't officially released.
1997
HTML 3.2 and HTML 4.0 were released.
2000
XHTML 1.0 released.
2001
XHTML released.
2008
HTML 5.0: First draft presented.
2016
HTML 5.1: Released.
2017
HTML 5.2: Released.
2020
HTML 5.3: First draft presented.
In summary, HTML is a markup language that has been developed over the years to create and structure web pages, starting from its first official release in 1991. It has been improved and updated over time, with new versions and updates being released regularly to ensure web pages are accessible, responsive, and secure. The development of HTML5 is an ongoing process and it's still under development.
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