HTML Fundamentals

Published: (January 10, 2026 at 04:00 AM EST)
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Source: Dev.to

Source: Dev.to

What are DIV Elements

For some reason, I never fully grasped that the element is a container used to group other elements. The lesson clarified the differences between and “ elements—the latter being semantic.

What Are IDs and Classes

How many of us starting out in web development have confused IDs with classes? I now understand that IDs must be unique and are best used on a single element, whereas classes are useful when applying a set of styles to multiple elements. The follow‑up multiple‑choice questions helped separate the two further.

What Are HTML Entities

HTML entities are a fairly new addition to the Responsive Web Design curriculum. They represent reserved characters, enabling things like the “ tag to be displayed on a webpage.

Role of the Script Element

The “ element is used to execute embedded code, such as JavaScript. As with CSS, it’s best to link to an external file—this follows the principle of separation of concerns.

After completing the theory lessons, I started the workshop for the Bookstore Page. I’ll be hoping to finish that and more later today. Until next time, continue to code, my friends!

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