What is the Difference Between Classes vs IDs in HTML
Understanding the difference between selectors
Ferenc Almasi • 2023 June 23 • 
6 min readExplore the differences between classes and IDs in HMTL and see how we can use them effectively.
HTML Roadmap Other roadmaps
Learn how to work with HTML using our guided roadmap📚 24 lessons • 📖 2.62 hours read in total
HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the core building block of all websites on the internet. It's the standard markup language for creating web pages; the text you're reading at this moment is also created with HTML.
In this roadmap, you'll learn how to write semantic, SEO-friendly HTML documents. If you are new to HTML, be sure to check out our HTML tutorials too. If you want to explore more tutorials without a direction, you can filter for the tutorials you are interested in on our search page.
What is covered?
Learn the fundamentals- Block vs inline elements
- Working with media
- Creating lists and tables
- Using forms and inputs
- Semantics and SEO
What is the Difference Between Block vs Inline Elements
Understanding display values in HTMLFerenc Almasi • 2023 June 23 • 4 min readLearn what is the difference between block and inline-level elements in HTML, and how they alter the display of elements.
What is the DOM?
Understanding the Document Object Model in and outFerenc Almasi •
2024 February 21 • 9 min readThere are more than 1.5 billion active websites on the internet all made up of the same model; the Document Object Model or DOM for short. What is it?
How to Create Prefilled Email Links
With the help of mailto attributesFerenc Almasi • 2023 July 12 • 5 min readLearn how you can create and send prefilled emails with the help of the mailto attribute in HTML.
How to Expand and Collapse Tables in HTML
Using hidden checkboxesFerenc Almasi • 2023 June 21 • 5 min readLearn how you can create expandable and collapsible tables in HTML with the help of checkboxes and some CSS.
How to Create Native Popovers in HTML
Using the popover APIFerenc Almasi • 2023 June 08 • 6 min readLearn how the experimental popover feature will allow you to build popovers in HTML natively.
How to Create Native Interactive Modals in HTML
Using dialog elementsFerenc Almasi • 2023 June 02 • 8 min readLearn how you can create native interactive modals in HTML with the help of dialog elements.
How to Allow Only One Checkbox to Be Checked in HTML
Using two different solutionsFerenc Almasi • 2024 January 31 • 5 min readLearn how you can allow only one checkbox to be selected at a time in HTML using JavaScript event listeners.
How to Quickly Add Line Numbers to HTML Textarea
With the help of 10 lines of JavaScriptFerenc Almasi • 2023 August 25 • 9 min readLearn how you can easily add line numbers to any HTML textarea using 10 lines of JavaScript code, a couple of DOM elements and some CSS.
How to Use Schema Markup in HTML
To improve SEOFerenc Almasi • 2023 June 23 • 4 min readLearn how you can use schema markup in HTML to help your pages appear as rich snippets in Google search results.
10 HTML5 Best Practices
To improve your site’s SEO and accessibilityFerenc Almasi • 2024 February 23 • 8 min readFollowing these 10 HTML best practices will help you improve the SEO and accessibility of your documents.🔓 Unlock this lesson 
The Structure of HTML
Learn about the building blocks of HTMLFerenc Almasi • 2023 June 23 • 4 min readIn this lesson, you'll learn how to create your very first HTML document, and what are the fundamental building blocks that are always needed.🔓 Unlock this lesson Formatting in HTML
Learn how to format text in HTMLFerenc Almasi • 2023 June 23 • 5 min readLearn about HTML elements that are used for formatting documents. Find out how they affect SEO.🔓 Unlock this lesson HTML Links
Learn how to link documents together in HTMLFerenc Almasi • 2023 June 23 • 4 min readLinks are a core part of HTML. Learn how you can use links in different ways to not only create links, but to also add functionality to your pages.🔓 Unlock this lesson Working with Attributes
Learn how to use different attributes in HTMLFerenc Almasi • 2023 June 23 • 4 min readLearn about global, accessibility, and data attributes in HTML, and how they can help you customize your HTML documents.🔓 Unlock this lesson Images and SVGs in HTML
Learn how to work with images and SVGs in HTMLFerenc Almasi • 2023 June 23 • 12 min readLearn how to use images in HTML while taking responsive design and SEO into consideration, and how to create resolution-independent images through vector graphics.🔓 Unlock this lesson Audio and Video in HTML
Learn how to work with audio and video files in HTMLFerenc Almasi • 2023 June 23 • 8 min readThis lesson will guide you through various aspects of using the audio and video elements, from supported media types to attributes and best practices.🔓 Unlock this lesson HTML Tables
Learn how to work with tables in HTMLFerenc Almasi • 2023 June 23 • 8 min readTables are a fundamental element in HTML that allows you to organize and display data in rows and columns. Learn how to work with them in this lesson.🔓 Unlock this lesson Ordered and Unordered Lists
Creating lists in HTMLFerenc Almasi • 2023 June 23 • 5 min readLearn about the differences between ordered and unordered lists in HTML, and how to enhance their visuals with different list-style types.🔓 Unlock this lesson Description Lists
Learn when you should use description lists in HTMLFerenc Almasi • 2023 June 23 • 3 min readLearn about the use of description lists, and how they positively impact accessibility and SEO.🔓 Unlock this lesson Introduction to HTML Forms
Learn how to work with forms in HTMLFerenc Almasi • 2023 June 23 • 7 min readIn this lesson, we'll take an introductory look at how forms work and how you can create a simple form that collects email addresses.🔓 Unlock this lesson Form Elements and Input Types
Learn how to use various form elements and input typesFerenc Almasi • 2023 June 23 • 17 min readIn this lesson, you'll learn how to work with a wide range of input types, including text-based, number-related, selection, date-related, and more.🔓 Unlock this lesson Semantic HTML
Learn what semantic HTML means, and why we need itFerenc Almasi • 2023 June 23 • 5 min readIn this lesson, we'll discuss how you can use semantic HTML elements to improve the SEO and accessibility of your site.🔓 Unlock this lesson The HTML Head
Learn what is the use of the head element in HTMLFerenc Almasi • 2023 June 23 • 6 min readLearn how you can improve the technical SEO of your site by including crucial information in your HTML head element.
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