Semantic HTML

While browsing through the documentation and tutorials on web development, you may have come across the term Semantic HTML. But what does it mean and why its so important?

Semantic HTML is an essential aspect of web development, and it refers to the practice of using HTML tags that accurately describe the meaning of the content they contain. Instead of using tags simply for their visual presentation (e.g. using a <div> tag to create a specific layout), semantic HTML uses tags that have specific meanings and convey the structure and content of the information on the page.

One of the main benefits of using semantic HTML is that it makes the code more accessible and understandable. Search engines and assistive technologies use the semantic information in HTML to understand the content of the page and present it in a meaningful way. This makes it easier for search engines to understand the content and rank it, and for users with assistive technologies to navigate and understand the content.

The main benefit of using semantic HTML is that it makes the code more accessible and understandable. Search engines and assistive technologies use the semantic information in HTML to understand the content of the page and present it in a meaningful way. This makes it easier for search engines to understand the content and rank it, and for users with assistive technologies to navigate and understand the content.

Using semantic HTML also helps to separate the content from the presentation and make it more maintainable and reusable.

Examples of some semantic HTML tags are:

• <header>

• <nav>

• <main>

• <article>

• <section>

• <aside>

• <figure>

• <figcaption>

• <footer>

• <time>

• <mark>

• <details>

• <summary>

It's worth noting that using semantic HTML isn't just about using specific tags, it's also about using them in the right way, in the right context.