What is Semantic HTML?

Semantic HTML is defined as elements that inform the developer, as well as the browser, of their meaning. HTML semantic elements help with navigating a website’s backend when adding new content, making updates, or even changing the entire look and layout of a site.

Which are the Semantic HTML elements?


Structural Elements:
<header>
Represents introductory content, such as navigation links or logos.
<nav>
Defines a navigation menu.
<section>
Represents a distinct section of a document, such as a chapter.
<article>
Represents self-contained content, like a blog post or news article.
<aside>
Contains content related to the main content, like sidebars or advertisements.
<footer>
Represents the footer of a page or a section.

Textual Elements:

<figure> Groups media content like images, diagrams, or charts.
<figcaption>
Provides a caption for a <figure>.
<mark>
Highlights text for reference.
<time>
Represents dates and times.

Interactive Elements:
<details>
Creates a collapsible section.
<summary>
Provides a summary or label for a <details> element.

Benefits of Using Semantic HTML

Improved SEO: Search engines better understand content structure.
Better Accessibility: Screen readers interpret semantic elements more effectively.
Easier Maintenance: Developers can read and understand the code more efficiently.
Consistent Styling: Semantic elements allow for more meaningful CSS styling

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