Why HTML, CSS is a foundation for Web Development

5 December 2024 at 17:39

In the vast world of web development, HTML (HyperText Markup Language) and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) serve as the fundamental building blocks for creating websites. Why HTML and CSS are not replaceable?

Any idea about it?

Today in the blog we did not discuss the boring history of web development. We discuss why HTML and CSS are a base for web development. Even in advanced technologies Like React JS and Angular JS, the base is HTML and CSS. Come on guys, let’s take a dive.

As a small Intro, HTML is the backbone of any webpage. It provides the structure, content, and layout for web pages by using a set of predefined tags and elements. As simple it’s a Skeleton for the Webpage.

CSS controls the visual presentation of the HTML structure. It defines how the HTML elements should be styled, such as their colors, fonts, spacing, and layout. Here CSS is simply the Skin for Webpage.

Even with the advent of advanced frameworks like React.js, Vue.js, and Angular.js. HTML and CSS remain irreplaceable because these technologies operate on top of them. Every framework and library still relies on HTML for structure and CSS for styling. For example,

Normal HTML:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
    <title>HTML Example</title>
</head>
<body>
    <h1>Hello, World!</h1>
</body>
</html>

In React:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">

<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
    <title>React Example</title>
    <script src="https://unpkg.com/react@17/umd/react.development.js"></script>
    <script src="https://unpkg.com/react-dom@17/umd/react-dom.development.js"></script>
    <script src="https://unpkg.com/@babel/standalone/babel.min.js"></script>
</head>

<body>
    <div id="root"></div>
    <script type="text/babel">
        const App = () => {
            return (
                <div>
                    <h1>Hello, World!</h1>
                </div>
            );
        };

        ReactDOM.render(<App />, document.getElementById('root'));
    </script>
</body>

</html>

Here you see guys, the React is written under the HTML. Why?

In the beginning stage of web development, they start with HTML and CSS only. Then, as it continued evolving, it became base and mandatory. So, only use any frameworks in any language.

Python — Flask, Django

Java — Spring, Spring Boot

JavaScript — React JS, Angular JS.

They paired/collaborated with HTML and CSS.

Finally, I think we understand, that HTML and CSS will always remain the core of web development, no matter how advanced frameworks or libraries become. These foundational technologies are irreplaceable because they provide the structure and styling necessary for any web page. While tools like React, Angular, and Vue offer enhanced functionality and interactivity, they still rely on HTML for content structure and CSS for styling. As web technologies continue to evolve, HTML and CSS will adapt, but their fundamental role in web development will never change. So, mastering these technologies is essential for every web developer, as they are the building blocks that power the internet.

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