# What is HTML? > In the cyberpunk city of the web, HTML is your foundation—your digital concrete, steel, and neon. HTML stands for **HyperText Markup Language**. It’s the standard language used to **create and structure content** on the web. Every webpage you visit is built on HTML, whether it’s a blog, an e-commerce store, or a futuristic hacker dashboard. ## Why is HTML important? HTML gives structure to content. Think of it as the skeleton of a webpage. It doesn’t make things pretty (that’s CSS) or interactive (that’s JavaScript), but without it, your page wouldn’t exist at all. Here’s a simple example of HTML: ~~~html My First Webpage

Hello, cyberspace!

This is my first HTML page in the neon grid.

~~~ ## Breaking it down - `` — Declares the document as HTML5. Like turning on the power grid. - `` — The root element, wrapping the whole document. - `` — Metadata: the control center with info about your page. - `` — Sets the title of your tab or window. - `<body>` — The main content visible to users. ## TL;DR - HTML is the **language of the web**. - It defines the **structure** of web pages. - It's your first tool in building futuristic websites. Suit up, net-runner. Next stop: writing your very first HTML document. --- ## ⚙️ How to Test HTML on Your Computer Creating your first webpage is as easy as writing a note—only now you're speaking to the browser. Here’s how to run your first HTML file locally: ### 1. Open a text editor You can use any of the following: - **Windows:** Notepad or <a href="https://code.visualstudio.com/" target="_blank">Visual Studio Code</a> - **Mac:** TextEdit (set it to plain text mode) or VS Code - **Linux:** Gedit, Nano, or any other text editor ### 2. Paste your HTML code Copy the example from above and paste it into your editor. ### 3. Save the file Save it with a `.html` extension. For example: **my-first-page.html** Make sure: - You select **"All Files"** (if using Notepad) - You don’t accidentally save it as `my-first-page.html.txt` ### 4. Open it in your browser Find the file you saved and **double-click** it. It will open in your default web browser. Boom. You’re live—at least on your local grid. --- This marks the first lesson of **Chapter 1 – Introduction to HTML**. You’ve just stepped into the code-layer of the web. </article></body></html>

HTML – Neon Markup Protocol

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