Introduction to
HTML & CSS

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HTML and CSS form the backbone of the web. When getting into Web Development, they are the first stepping stone, and having a strong understanding of the structure of web pages makes it easier to transition to dynamic pages. HTML is all about formatting content in ways that the browser can understand, while CSS adds stylistic elements and allows for responsiveness.

This talk will cover the basics of HTML and CSS while laying the foundation for participants to learn about Web Development on their own. It’ll also be interactive, with lots of room for questions to clarify any confusing concepts. After the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to apply the concepts from the talk to create their own personal website. The lab will provide suggestions on how to create a personal website, but participants are encouraged to add their own style and flair!

How to Attend

Bring a computer with a web browser and text editor installed. We will also be using Bootstrap, which you can download here.

Lab

To follow along, go to this Google Drive for the handout and source code.

The slides can be found here.

Resources

HTML

• W3S Intro to HTML
• Codecademy
• Cool HTML Video
• List of All HTML Tags
• List of All HTML Attributes

CSS

• Bootstrap Documentation
• W3S Intro to CSS
• List of All CSS Properties

We also created a list of suggested websites and other resources for further exploration once you are finished with the talk.