Introduction
In this chapter, you will learn how to set up your environment to start working with HTML. This includes selecting the right text editor, choosing a web browser for testing, and understanding the basic structure of an HTML document. By the end of this chapter, you’ll be ready to create and view your own HTML web pages.
Text Editors
To write HTML, you need a text editor. Some popular options include:
Notepad++
- Description: A free, open-source text editor for Windows.
- Website: Notepad++
Sublime Text
- Description: A sophisticated text editor for code, markup, and prose.
- Website: Sublime Text
Visual Studio Code
- Description: A free, powerful, and open-source code editor developed by Microsoft.
- Website: Visual Studio Code
Atom
- Description: A free, open-source text editor developed by GitHub.
- Website: Atom
Browsers
Web browsers are used to view HTML documents. Some commonly used browsers are:
Google Chrome
- Description: A fast, free web browser by Google.
- Website: Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
- Description: A free and open-source web browser developed by the Mozilla Foundation.
- Website: Mozilla Firefox
Microsoft Edge
- Description: A web browser developed by Microsoft.
- Website: Microsoft Edge
Safari
- Description: A web browser developed by Apple, available on macOS and iOS.
- Website: Safari
Opera
- Description: A free, feature-rich web browser.
- Website: Opera
Choosing Editor and Browser
Text Editor
We suggest using Visual Studio Code (VS Code) to write and edit HTML pages. Due to its powerful features and extensions, VS Code is widely preferred by web developers for designing HTML pages and developing web applications.
Browser
We suggest using Google Chrome to view the output of HTML pages. Chrome is known for its fast performance and robust developer tools, which are essential for web development. However, any modern browser works well for viewing HTML content.
Conclusion
Setting up your environment with the right tools is the first step in HTML development. By choosing an appropriate text editor and browser, you can ensure a smooth and efficient workflow. This foundational setup will help you as you begin creating and viewing HTML web pages.