Latest Version of HTML

HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language. Hypertext is a text-based information system where words or phrases contain links, allowing users to navigate non-linearly between related documents or web pages. A Markup Language is a system of annotating text with tags or codes, like HTML, to add structure and instructions for presentation, defining elements such as headings, paragraphs, and links in digital documents.

Thus, HTML defines the structure of web pages by defining the elements, tags, attributes, DOM events, etc, which are utilized to render text-based content with the help of hyperlinks to other text that the reader can immediately access over the Browser.

The latest version of HTML is HTML5.

Rendering Data on the Web

Web browsers play a crucial role in rendering data on the web. When a user requests a webpage, the browser retrieves HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files. HTML provides the structure, CSS styles the content, and JavaScript adds interactivity. The browser then processes these files, displaying the webpage as intended.

HTML5 Features

• Semantic Elements: HTML5 introduces semantic elements that add meaning to the document structure, aiding accessibility and search engine optimization. Some elements are <header>, <nav>, <article>, <section>, <footer>
• New Input Types: HTML5 extends the range of input types, enhancing user interaction and improving form validation <input type="date">, <input type="email">, <input type="color">
• Audio and Video Support: With native support for audio and video, HTML5 eliminates the need for third-party plugins, offering a seamless multimedia experience. These are some tags <audio>, <video>
• Web Storage: HTML5 introduces client-side storage options like localStorage, sessionStorage, enabling developers to store data locally, enhancing performance and user experience.
• Drag and Drop API: HTML5 simplifies drag-and-drop functionality, enhancing user interfaces and making interactions more intuitive. These are the some functions ondragstart, ondragover, ondrop
• Geolocation API: HTML5 allows web applications to access user location, enabling location-based services. Example is navigator.geolocation