HTML is the basic building block of the internet. HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language. A web browser recieves HTML pages, inteprets each HTML tag (title, h1, p) and creates a webpage for the viewer. Every webpage is made in HTML. Usually, CSS is used to improve the look of HTML and JavaScript is used to improve the functionality of HTML.
"For much of its history, Flash was an integral part of the web’s ecosystem. Aside from using Java Applets (discontinued long ago), playing games in the browser simply wasn’t possible without Flash. Now that era is over, and websites must quickly adapt or be left behind."Flash vs HTML 5
"One of the primary advancements of HTML5 was introducing a standardized set of semantic elements. The term "semantic" refers to the meaning of a word or a thing, so "semantic elements" are elements designed to mark up the structure of a document in a more meaningful way, a way that makes it clear what they're for, what purpose they serve in the document. And importantly, since they're standardized, these elements define the document in a way that everyone can use and understand, robots included."Stop using so many divs!
CSS is a way of making a webpage look nicer by specifically designating visual effects to each HTML element. CSS stands for Cascading Style Sheets. It is made up of simple statements that are tied to each block element, such as font-family, text-color, and text-align.
"An amazing way to add spice to your website layouts and animations is CSS. CSS has the power to turn your boring webpages into the pleasurable visitor experience. We know that when it comes to owning a website, then businesses have a lot of hopes and to help you live up your expectations, we are presenting a few top CSS trends to help you get started."CSS Trends 2019: Your Ultimate Guide to Follow the Latest CSS Trends
"With CSS Grid, you don’t have to use a kit, or template. You have the freedom and ability to not be stuck in a formula, but make something that makes your brand stand out." -Jen SimmonsCSS Grid is finally starting to live up to its potential in web design
JavaScript is similar to CSS in that it adds flavor to websites. Unlike CSS, it doesn't add visual effects like text size or text color. Rather, it allows for functionality in webpages, such as buttons instead of hyperlinks. It allows for people to interact with websites. Almost all websites use it in some form.
"A new open-source tool called VisibleV8 allows users to track and record the behavior of JavaScript programs without alerting the websites that run those programs."Stealthy Tool Detects Malware in Javascript
"The [Devskiller] report, “Top IT Skills report 2020: Demand and Hiring Trends,” has JavaScript switching places with Java when compared to last year’s report, with Java in third place this year, behind SQL. SQL is the second most in-demand IT skill for the second year in a row."JavaScript is the most in-demand IT skill