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HTML-101 #2: Structure of HTML – Core Skeleton Explained

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HTML-101 #2, titled “Structure of HTML,” is part of a public learning series by Himanshu Bhatt. The post offers a step‑by‑step walkthrough of the core skeleton of an HTML5 page, explaining the role of the DOCTYPE declaration, the <html> root element, and the lang attribute. It then details the <head> section, covering essential meta tags such as charset, viewport, description, and author, and explains how these tags influence browser rendering, accessibility, and search‑engine visibility.

The article also covers the <link> and <script> tags, including best‑practice attributes like defer and async, and concludes with a complete HTML skeleton that ties all concepts together. By documenting the learning process in public, the author encourages consistency, clarity, and community discussion, making the material useful for both newcomers and seasoned developers who want a refresher. The accompanying GitHub repository provides live code examples that are updated as the author progresses, offering a practical companion to the written guide.