Master HTML Semantics

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Understanding Semantics

Semantic HTML uses tags that clearly define a structure and meaning in human-readable way. Elements like `

`, `
`, and `
Semantic vs Non-Semantic
Non-semantic:
<div class="navbar">...</div>

Semantic:
<nav>...</nav>

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Represents the main content area of the page.

Self-contained composition like a blog post or product listing.

Defines a standalone section of a document typically with a heading.

Navigation links for the website or section.

Supplementary content like sidebars or pull quotes.

Page or section footer with metadata or related links.

Semantic Code Example

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
    <title>Semantic Layout</title>
</head>
<body>
    <header>Site Header</header>
    <nav>Menu</nav>
    <main>
        <article>Blog post</article>
        <aside>Related links</aside>
    </main>
    <footer>Site Footer</footer>
</body>
</html>

Non-Semantic vs Semantic

Non-Semantic Example

<div id="nav">Menu</div>
<div class="content">
    <div class="post">Blog</div>
</div>

Harder to maintain and less accessible.

Semantic Example

<nav>Menu</nav>
<main>
    <article>Blog</article>
</main>

Clear structure and better SEO value.

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Accessibility

See how semantic tags work with ARIA attributes to create inclusive interfaces.

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Validation Tools

Learn how semantic structure helps with automated HTML validation workflows.

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Responsive Design

Semantic markup simplifies creating responsive layouts across devices.

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