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# 1-2 Basic HTML
## HTML Syntax - used for elements of a website
**Syntax** is the grammatical rules and structural patterns governing the ordered use of appropriate words and symbols for issuing commands, writing code, etc., in a particular software application or programming language
To add a paragraph to a website you would type this:
## Common HTML Tags
```
, , ... - headings in different sizes (h1 is the largest)
- paragraph
![]()
- image
- division of a page
- line break
- hyperlink
```
[Complete list of tags](https://www.w3schools.com/tags/default.asp)
## Setting up a Basic HTML Page
## Assignment
### Standard Deliverable:
What do you think has been the most important development in technology? Identify a technology that has been important, person or company that invented it, and why you think it’s important. Your paragraph should be 3-4 sentences. Also include your name. Create a basic webpage using HTML. Use to create this page and submit a link to your ‘codepen’ for the assignment. Name your codepen file “History of Computers”
**Required Elements:**
1\) A Large Heading for your technology (h1)
2\) A Smaller Heading for name of inventor or company (h2)
3\) A Smaller Heading for your name (h3)
4\) A paragraph about why you think the technology is important (p)
### Advanced Deliverable:
1\) Add an image to your site using the `![]()
` HTML element.
2\) Add italics and bold to something on your website. (Hint: search emphasis for italics)
Use Google search and as a primary reference to complete this activity as needed.
## Code Review Exercises:
1\) HTML Basics - [Write a Poem](https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/computer-programming/html-css/intro-to-html/p/challenge-write-a-poem)
2\) Bold/Italics - [You Can Learn Text Tags](https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/computer-programming/html-css/intro-to-html/p/challenge-you-can-learn-text-tags)
3\) Lists - [Your Learning List](https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/computer-programming/html-css/intro-to-html/p/challenge-your-learning-list)
4\) Images - [A Picture-Perfect Trip](https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/computer-programming/html-css/intro-to-html/p/challenge-a-picture-perfect-trip)
5\) Links - [Links You Love](https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/computer-programming/html-css/html-tags-continued/p/challenge-links-you-love)
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