“Isn’t it a bit late to talk about HTML and its evolution?”
Maybe. But hey — better late than never, right?
So today, I’m diving into a topic that forms the foundation of everything I’m learning:
HTML — where the web began, and how it’s grown.
🕰️ A Quick Trip Back in Time
HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) was created by Tim Berners-Lee in 1991 — yes, the same year Walkmans were cool and floppy disks were still a thing.
It started off to structure documents on the early web. Simple stuff — headings, paragraphs, and links. Think of it like a digital skeleton: nothing fancy, but it held things together.
🚀 From 1.0 to 5.0: The HTML Glow-Up
Over the years, HTML has gone through major glow-ups — kind of like your school project from class 6 vs. now.
Let’s look at how it evolved — one tag (and version) at a time:
✅ HTML 1.2 – The Bare Bones Web
Back in the early ’90s, web pages were simple, text-heavy, and loaded with these basic building blocks:
- <img> – Add images to break the monotony of text
- <p> – The paragraph tag for readable chunks
- <h1> to <h6> – Headings to organize sections
- <address> – Used to show contact info
- <a> – The mighty anchor tag for hyperlinks
- <ul>, <ol>, <li> – Lists to organize items
Let’s just say websites weren’t “pretty,” but they worked.
✨ HTML 4.01 – The Web Gets a Makeover
By the late ’90s, HTML got a serious upgrade. Now, you could style your pages and even make them interactive:
- <table> – Tables brought structure and grids to websites
- <style> – Introduced CSS inside HTML (hello, colors and fonts!)
- <script> – Allowed JavaScript to add magic: dropdowns, popups, and logic
It was like going from a typewriter to Microsoft Word — the same content, but way more style.
🎧🎥 HTML5 – The Multimedia Masterpiece
Fast forward to 2014, and HTML5 changed the game:
- <audio> – Play music or sounds directly on your site
- <video> – Add videos without needing Flash (thank goodness!)
- <canvas> – Draw graphics, games, and charts right in the browser
- Plus: new semantic tags like <header>, <footer>, and <article> for better structure and accessibility
HTML5 made websites smarter, faster, more interactive, and much more accessible — perfect for modern-day internet users.
🧠 So, Why Does This Matter?
Whether you’re building a feedback form or a portfolio site, HTML is still where it all begins.
Every version made it easier for us — the developers, creators, and learners — to build better websites for everyone.
💬 Final Thoughts
I may be late to the HTML history party, but I’m here now — and I’m learning it one line at a time.
From <p> to <canvas>, HTML has come a long way…
And honestly? So have I.
If you’re learning with me, drop a comment or share your favorite HTML tag below. Let’s grow together — one line of code at a time.
CodeWithKriti 
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