Web page

Overview

A web page is a document that is suitable for the World Wide Web and can be accessed through a web browser. This document is usually written in Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and is accessible via the Internet or other networks using an Internet address known as a Uniform Resource Locator (URL). Web pages may contain text, graphics, and multimedia elements such as videos and sounds.

History

The concept of a web page originates from the invention of the World Wide Web by Tim Berners-Lee in 1989. The first web page was created at CERN and was first made available on the Internet in August 1991.

Structure of a Web Page

Web pages are typically composed of various elements, including:

HTML

HTML is the standard markup language used to create web pages. It describes the structure of a web page and consists of a series of elements that tell the browser how to display content.

CSS

Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) is a style sheet language used for describing the look and formatting of a document written in HTML. CSS is designed to enable the separation of document content from document presentation.

JavaScript

JavaScript is a high-level, interpreted programming language that is characterized as dynamic, weakly typed, prototype-based and multi-paradigm. It is used to make web pages interactive and provide online programs, including video games.

Media Elements

Media elements such as images, videos, and audio clips can be included in a web page to enhance the user experience.

Types of Web Pages

There are two basic types of web pages: static and dynamic.

Static Web Pages

A static web page is a web page that is delivered to the user's web browser exactly as stored. Static web pages are used for content that rarely or never changes.

Dynamic Web Pages

A dynamic web page is a web page that is generated in real-time, often in response to user input or real-time changes in the environment. These pages use server-side programming languages to generate the HTML and CSS that is sent to the client's browser.

Web Page Design

Web page design involves the planning, creation, and updating of websites. It involves aspects such as web layout, color scheme, typography, and user interface design.

Web Page Development

Web page development is the process of creating a website. It involves several steps, including planning, content development, graphic design, and finally, coding of the web pages.