The building blocks of HTML5, which is the latest evolution of the standard HTML language, include several key components that define and structure web content. These components are essential for creating web pages and applications that are both semantically meaningful and functionally rich.
Tags, Elements, and Attributes
HTML5, like its predecessors, is built around the concept of tags and elements. Tags are the basic syntax used to create HTML elements, which are the fundamental components of any webpage. These tags are typically paired (an opening tag and a closing tag) and enclose content to apply specific meanings or functions to it. For example, <p> is a tag that denotes a paragraph element[2][4][5].
Attributes provide additional information about HTML elements. They are placed within the opening tag and are used to adjust the element's behavior or display properties. For instance, the src attribute in an <img> tag specifies the URL of an image to be displayed[2][5].
Semantic Elements
One of the significant enhancements introduced with HTML5 is the inclusion of semantic elements. These elements provide clearer descriptions about the type of content they contain, making it easier for both developers and browsers to understand the structure and meaning of the web content. Examples of semantic elements include <header>, <footer>, <article>, <section>, and <nav>[1][3].
Form Enhancements
HTML5 also introduced new attributes for forms, making them more interactive and functional. These enhancements include new input types such as date, time, email, and `ur...
