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Here’s a simple table outlining the key differences between CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) and HTML (Hypertext Markup Language):
| Feature | HTML | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Defines the structure and content of a web page. | Controls the presentation and style of a web page. |
| Usage | Used to create the basic structure of web pages, including headings, paragraphs, images, etc. | Used to style HTML elements, specifying how they should appear on the page. |
| Syntax | Uses tags enclosed in angle brackets (e.g., <p>, <h1>). |
Uses selectors and declarations (e.g., selector { property: value; }). |
| Responsibility | Focuses on the semantic structure of content. | Focuses on the visual presentation and layout of content. |
| Elements | Defines elements such as headings, paragraphs, lists, images, etc. | Styles elements defined in HTML, controlling aspects like color, font, spacing, etc. |
| Attributes | Utilizes attributes within tags to provide additional information about elements. | Does not use attributes but applies styles using property-value pairs in the CSS file. |
| File Types | Typically saved with a .html or .htm file extension. | Typically saved with a .css file extension. |
| Hierarchy | Has a hierarchical structure that defines the nesting of elements. | Follows a cascading hierarchy where styles can be inherited and overridden. |
| Inline Styles | Supports inline styling using the “style” attribute within HTML tags. | External to HTML, encourages separation of content and presentation. Inline styling is not recommended. |
| Examples | <h1>This is a Heading</h1><br><p>This is a paragraph.</p> |
h1 { color: blue; }<br>p { font-size: 16px; } |
| Browser Rendering | The browser can render an HTML document even without CSS. | The browser uses CSS to enhance the visual presentation of HTML content. |
| Dependencies | HTML can exist without CSS, but styling enhances the user experience. | CSS is dependent on HTML for elements to style. |
| Semantic vs. Presentational | HTML focuses on the semantic meaning of content (e.g., <header>, <nav>, <footer>). |
CSS focuses on the presentational aspect, specifying how elements should look (e.g., color, layout). |
| Browser Support | HTML is universally supported by all browsers, and a basic HTML document can be rendered without CSS. | CSS may not be supported uniformly across all browsers, and certain styles may render differently. Browser prefixes are sometimes used to address this. |
| Accessibility | HTML is critical for creating accessible content, providing structural elements that aid screen readers and other assistive technologies. | CSS can enhance accessibility by controlling the visual presentation, but it should not be relied upon for conveying critical information. |
| Layout Control | HTML provides a basic structure, but its layout control is limited. Elements flow one after another in the order they are written. | CSS provides extensive layout control, allowing for precise positioning, alignment, and responsiveness. Flexbox and Grid are examples of CSS layout models. |
| Media Inclusion | HTML includes tags for embedding media, such as <img> for images and <video> for videos. |
CSS does not handle media inclusion directly but can be used to style media elements and control their appearance. |
| Dynamic Content | HTML is static and defines the structure of the content. | CSS can be used for animations and transitions to create dynamic visual effects. |
| Compatibility | HTML is compatible with various document types and can be used in conjunction with XML for specific applications. | CSS is specifically designed for styling HTML documents and may not be applicable to other document types. |
| File Organization | HTML is typically organized in a tree-like structure with nested tags. | CSS is organized in rule sets, with selectors and declarations, which can be grouped for better readability. |
| Versioning | HTML5 is the latest version (as of my last update in January 2022) and is widely supported. | CSS is continually evolving, with CSS3 being a commonly used version. New modules and features are added over time. |
| Default Styling | HTML has default styles for elements (e.g., headings are bold, paragraphs have margins). | CSS allows developers to reset or override default styles to achieve a customized look. |
| Development Workflow | HTML is often written first to define the structure of the content. | CSS is then applied to enhance the presentation and layout after the HTML structure is in place. |