HTML was something I learned very early on in my creating websites. I always remember I started out using Geocities to create my first websites and I used a lot of HTML when doing that and learned what I know today through trial and error.

 

I know there is still so much more I could learn regarding HTML, but what I know so far helps me out a great deal.

 

How did you learn HTML?

I was creating basic announcement boxes and tables on InvisionFree and I started becoming acquainted with HTML the more I used it on my message board and in assisting people.

I started out with resources such as MDN and W3Schools.

 

And just as mentioned, I also learned a lot by trying things out through trial and error.

By working through "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Creating a Web Page", back in 2004.

 

It was pretty outdated even then, though... when I went online, people told me my HTML was obsolete!

I am watching a lot of videos online and I gave some materials that I read as well. I am also on coding and programming platforms where I learn from professionals.

Watching videos, reading materials, and learning from professionals on coding platforms are very cool ways to gain all the relevant knowledge.

A friend of mine in school gave me some well explained video clips that touched everything about HTML. That was when I newly developed interest in coding. Of course, I also made use of YouTube and helpful research materials.

By working through "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Creating a Web Page", back in 2004.

I've read bits and pieces of a lot of the "For Dummies" series myself. I have a few of the eBooks on my iPhone.

I used online tutorials to learn HTML and I also do a lot of experimentation too. I'll recommend Codecademy's HTML course.

It was more than 15 years ago. I am unsure how it all started but I know I had passion for making stuff on PC work and perhaps it started like that.

I've read bits and pieces of a lot of the "For Dummies" series myself. I have a few of the eBooks on my iPhone.

Yeah, I had "C++ for Dummies" as well.

 

I think "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Creating a Web Page" pre-dated the "For Dummies" series, but the premise was certainly similar!

I think "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Creating a Web Page" pre-dated the "For Dummies" series, but the premise was certainly similar!

I never see those "The Complete Idiot's Guide" books anymore, but the "For Dummies" books are everywhere. I've not read through any of my coding books extensively enough, but I like the "For Dummies" series and O'Reilly Media when it comes to learning via books.

It was more than 15 years ago. I am unsure how it all started but I know I had passion for making stuff on PC work and perhaps it started like that.

I originally started coding html when I was 14. I learned how to from w3schools.

Yeah, I had "C++ for Dummies" as well.

 

I think "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Creating a Web Page" pre-dated the "For Dummies" series, but the premise was certainly similar!

Never knew you were so into programming. ;)

I start with the basics and that involves nnderstanding the HTML structure, tags, and attributes and I also use the online tutorials like Codecademy, FreeCodeCamp, and W3Schools.

Never knew you were so into programming.

If I remember correctly, that's his career. :unsure:

I originally started coding html when I was 14. I learned how to from w3schools.

Same here. :)

I got into html at college. A very daunting experience. I thought I would never understand it. Yet today I can code html css with my eyes closed... I love coding for the experience of always learning something new and the flexibility of control. You almost feel like a superhuman of the digital space haha.

 

I see schools now implement this from early grades, even javascript.. It is amazing to see the progression of the digital space today.

I learned HTML mainly as a self-taught, but some time later I did a 2-year course in computer science where I learned much more about HTML and also CSS and javascript, so it has been both obtaining an official degree and self-taught.

 

I would say that the most I learned was in the computer course because the study lasted longer.

I got into html at college. A very daunting experience. I thought I would never understand it. Yet today I can code html css with my eyes closed... I love coding for the experience of always learning something new and the flexibility of control. You almost feel like a superhuman of the digital space haha.

 

I see schools now implement this from early grades, even javascript.. It is amazing to see the progression of the digital space today.

Based on my experience, I noticed that the feeling of control and constant learning is indeed very empowering and it makes you feel like a superhuman. Trust me, I know the feeling because I've been there.

The first time I learned HTML I didn't know styling/css let alone javascript, at that time it was like a nightmare especially to arrange the placement of elements according to the interface design that we want. Only after knowing about styling/css and javascript especially bootstrap and jquery web design feel much easier, but sadly the more we learn about it the more complicated and complex it will be :sneaky:.

A mixture really. Mostly self taught myself from YouTube tutorials and written guides. Although I had the majority of learning through school when we were practising on Dreamweaver and Notepad++. It took a lot of time but once I had this knowledge it allowed me to go onto the next coding language.

 

It’s really like learning a different language.

At what point should a person be considered to "know" html? That, as I learned the hard way is a very subjective thing.

 

What happens when you start using a JS framework that operates on the "Shadow DOM"?

 

It can go even further in respect to html. What if the system you are developing is built around HATEOAS?

HATEOAS stands for Hypermedia as the Engine of Application State and it is a component of RESTful API architecture and design.

If your application responds with an html template fragment then it must represent the current application state. This concept is a lot times what delineates the front end developers from the backend developers.

 

Do you know how to validate your html? Do you validate said html for both logged in users and guest (see above for why it's important)?

 

Just remember, sometimes html and its correctness can and will have implications beyond what you can see in the browser.