First HTML page - Mini Project: Build & Apply

First HTML page

📖 Scenario: You want to create a simple webpage that shows a welcoming message about your favorite hobby.

🎯 Goal: Build a basic HTML page with a title and a heading that displays the hobby name.

📋 What You'll Learn

Use semantic HTML5 structure

Include a <title> in the <head>

Add a main heading inside the <body>

Use the exact text values given in instructions

Ensure the HTML is valid and renders correctly in a browser

💡 Why This Matters

🌍 Real World

Creating a simple personal webpage or introduction page for a hobby or interest.

💼 Career

Understanding basic HTML structure is essential for any web development or content creation role.

1

Create the HTML skeleton

Write the basic HTML5 structure with <!DOCTYPE html>, <html lang="en">, <head>, and <body> tags.

HTML

Hint

Start with the document type declaration and open the html tag with the language set to English.

2

Add the page title

Inside the <head> tag, add a <title> tag with the exact text My Hobby Page.

HTML

Hint

The title appears in the browser tab. Use the exact text given.

3

Add a main heading

Inside the <body> tag, add a main heading <h1> with the exact text Welcome to My Hobby.

HTML

    My Hobby Page


    

Hint

The main heading is the biggest heading on the page. Use <h1> for it.

4

Add a paragraph describing the hobby

Below the <h1>, add a paragraph <p> with the exact text I enjoy painting landscapes and nature scenes.

HTML

    My Hobby Page


    Welcome to My Hobby
    

Hint

Use the paragraph tag <p> to add descriptive text below the heading.

Practice

1. What is the purpose of the <!DOCTYPE html> declaration at the start of an HTML page?

easy

A. It tells the browser to use the latest HTML standard.

B. It adds a visible title to the page.

C. It creates a link to an external CSS file.

D. It inserts an image into the page.

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand the role of <!DOCTYPE html>

   This declaration tells the browser which version of HTML to use when rendering the page.

2. Step 2: Identify the correct purpose

   The <!DOCTYPE html> specifically signals the browser to use the latest HTML standard (HTML5).

3. Final Answer:

   It tells the browser to use the latest HTML standard. -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   DOCTYPE = browser standard [OK]

Hint: DOCTYPE always sets HTML version for the browser [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Thinking DOCTYPE adds visible content
• Confusing DOCTYPE with CSS or images
• Skipping DOCTYPE and causing rendering issues

2. Which of the following is the correct basic structure of an HTML page?

easy

A.

B.

C.

D. <html>

Solution

1. Step 1: Check the order of tags

   The correct HTML page starts with <!DOCTYPE html>, then <html>, inside it <head> and <body>, and ends with </html>.

2. Step 2: Match the correct option

   <!DOCTYPE html><html><head></head><body></body></html> follows this correct order and nesting of tags.

3. Final Answer:

   <!DOCTYPE html><html><head></head><body></body></html> -> Option C

4. Quick Check:

   DOCTYPE, html, head, body order [OK]

Hint: Remember: DOCTYPE, html, head, then body [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Placing <head> inside <body>
• Missing DOCTYPE declaration
• Incorrect tag nesting order

3. What will the browser display when rendering this HTML code?

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
  <title>My Page</title>
</head>
<body>
  <h1>Welcome</h1>
  <p>This is my first page.</p>
</body>
</html>

medium

A. A page with a big heading 'Welcome' and a paragraph 'This is my first page.'

B. Only the title 'My Page' is shown on the page body.

C. The page shows the code as text on the screen.

D. The page is blank with no visible content.

Solution

1. Step 1: Identify visible content tags

   The <h1> and <p> tags inside <body> define visible content on the page.

2. Step 2: Understand title vs body content

   The <title> sets the browser tab name, not page body content.

3. Final Answer:

   A page with a big heading 'Welcome' and a paragraph 'This is my first page.' -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Body tags show content, title shows tab name [OK]

Hint: Content inside <body> shows on page, title shows in tab [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Confusing <title> with visible page content
• Expecting code tags to display code as text
• Thinking empty body means content from head shows

4. Find the error in this HTML snippet:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
  <title>Test</title>
</head>
<body>
  <h1>Hello</h2>
  <p>Paragraph here.</p>
</body>
</html>

medium

A. The <title> tag is missing.

B. The paragraph tag is self-closing incorrectly.

C. The <body> tag is not closed.

D. The closing tag for the heading is incorrect.

Solution

1. Step 1: Check tag pairs for matching

   The heading starts with <h1> but closes with </h2>, which is a mismatch.

2. Step 2: Confirm other tags are correct

   The <title>, <body>, and <p> tags are properly opened and closed.

3. Final Answer:

   The closing tag for the heading is incorrect. -> Option D

4. Quick Check:

   Matching tags must open and close the same [OK]

Hint: Opening and closing tags must match exactly [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Closing tags with wrong numbers (h1 vs h2)
• Forgetting to close body or head tags
• Misusing self-closing tags for paragraphs

5. You want to create a simple HTML page with a header, a navigation menu, main content, and a footer. Which semantic tags should you use to organize these parts correctly?

hard

A. <head>, <menu>, <section>, <bottom>

B. <header>, <nav>, <main>, <footer>

C. <header>, <sidebar>, <article>, <footer>

D. <top>, <nav>, <content>, <footer>

Solution

1. Step 1: Identify semantic tags for page sections

   The standard semantic tags for page layout are <header> for the top section, <nav> for navigation menus, <main> for main content, and <footer> for the bottom section.

2. Step 2: Compare options to correct tags

   <header>, <nav>, <main>, <footer> lists all correct semantic tags for these parts. Other options use incorrect or non-standard tags.

3. Final Answer:

   <header>, <nav>, <main>, <footer> -> Option B

4. Quick Check:

   Use semantic tags for clear page structure [OK]

Hint: Use header, nav, main, footer for page sections [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Using non-existent tags like <top> or <bottom>
• Confusing <head> with visible header
• Using <menu> instead of <nav>