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Why HTML is a markup language rather than a programming language, how it structures every web page and the best ways to start learning it.

Revised Jan 14, 20266 min read Read

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A plain-English guide to hypertext: what it is, how links connect pages across the web and where you meet it in everyday websites and apps.

Revised Dec 23, 20255 min read Read

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What bespoke software development is, how it differs from off-the-shelf tools and when a custom-built solution is worth it for a business.

Revised Oct 14, 20256 min read Read

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An overview of the languages, frameworks, databases and servers that work together to build modern websites, and what each layer does.

Revised Oct 13, 20258 min read Read

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Fifteen common types of web pages, what each one is for and how to decide which pages your own website actually needs.

Revised Oct 13, 20257 min read Read

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A beginner’s guide to how websites work, from domains and hosting to pages and responsive design, plus the basics of a well-designed site.

Revised Dec 12, 20237 min read Read

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