HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the programming language used to write web documents. This language is not difficult to learn and you do not have to be a programmer to understand and use it. In most instances, the files produced with HTML are static, or unchanging, and are displayed to the viewer by their browser just as the file was created. However, there are ways to create more interactive, dynamic pages. If you are interested in creating something more interactive, you will want to check out our sections on CGI Scripts, PERL, and Javascript.

We have provided some helpful links below that will teach you about HTML and illustrate some of the considerations involved in designing a web page.

Introduction & Tutorials

• A Beginner's Guide to HTML
  A great guide to becoming familiar with HTML.
• Basic HTML: From Tags to Tables
  The University of Brighton UK has formulated a top notch instructional site. From here, you can not only learn about HTML, but CGI Scripts as well.
• HTML Quick Reference
  WebMonkey's HTML cheatsheet
• Introduction to HTML
  Published by w3c, this guide teaches you the basics in 10 minutes or less.

Beyond the Basics

• Developer Zone
  A great tool to develop your skills from beginner to advanced. It is logically designed to be navigable and examples illustrate every action making it very easy to learn. Also, don't miss the many other subjects that PROJECT COOL explores.

HTML Specifications

• HTML 4.01
• XHTML 1.0