Learn HTML with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 21, 2025
Architecture
Text-based markup language interpreted by browsers
DOM (Document Object Model) representation in browsers
Structured hierarchically with elements and attributes
Works with client-side and server-side technologies
Static in nature but can be dynamic with JavaScript
Rendering Model
Browsers parse HTML into DOM
Styles applied via CSS
JavaScript manipulates DOM for interactivity
Layout engine renders content visually
Media elements embedded for multimedia support
Architectural Patterns
Static website structure
Dynamic content via templates
Component-based modern frameworks (React, Vue)
Single Page Application structure with JS
Progressive enhancement for older browsers
Real World Architectures
Static websites
Landing pages and marketing sites
Web applications with JS frameworks
Content management system themes
Email templates and newsletters
Design Principles
Content first
Semantic structure
Separation of concerns with CSS and JS
Accessibility for all users
Cross-browser compatibility
Scalability Guide
Use templates for large websites
Separate CSS/JS for maintainability
Minify and compress HTML for performance
Organize assets in directories
Leverage CDN for static resources
Migration Guide
Convert older HTML4/XHTML pages to HTML5
Replace deprecated tags with semantic equivalents
Ensure modern media embedding
Use responsive layouts for modern devices
Validate HTML for current standards