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In this article, we will explore the fundamentals of the HTML figure tag and its usage. The figure tag is commonly employed in conjunction with the img tag to display images with accompanying captions. To utilize the figure tag effectively, follow this structure: <figure> <img src="dog.png" alt="A nice dog"> <figcaption>A nice dog</figcaption> </figure> Here, the img tag represents the image, while the figcaption tag wraps the caption text. Tags: HTML, figure tag, img tag, caption

In this blog post, we will explore the basics of working with images in HTML, specifically using the img tag. We will also learn about making images responsive using the srcset attribute. So let’s dive in! The img tag The img tag is used to display images on a web page. It is a self-closing tag and accepts various attributes to define the image source, alt text, dimensions, and more. Here’s an example of using the img tag with the src attribute:...

Discover the basics of working with images and learn how to make them responsive using the HTML picture tag. HTML provides us with the picture tag, which serves a similar purpose as the srcset attribute of the img tag, but with subtle differences. The picture tag is ideal when you need to completely change an image or serve a different image format. One common use case is when serving WebP images, a format that is not widely supported yet....

The HTML video tag is a powerful element that allows you to embed video content directly into your HTML pages. Whether you want to stream video from a webcam using getUserMedia() or WebRTC, or play a video source using the src attribute, the video tag has got you covered. By default, the video tag does not display any controls, meaning that the video will play without any visible way for the user to stop, pause, control the volume, or skip to a specific position....

HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol) is the most successful and popular application protocol of TCP/IP, the suite of protocols that powers the Internet. It is the driving force behind the World Wide Web, allowing web browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Edge to communicate with remote servers that host web pages. The development of HTTP can be traced back to 1989 when Tim Berners-Lee worked at CERN, the European Center of Nuclear Research....

Every HTTP response comes with a status code that provides valuable information about how the request was processed. An HTTP status code is the first line in an HTTP response, which is sent from a server to the client. Understanding these status codes is essential for troubleshooting and building robust servers. Status codes are expressed through three-digit numbers accompanied by a short description. The first digit of the number identifies the response group, which falls into five categories:...

The HTTPS protocol is an extension of HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol) that provides secure communication over the internet. Unlike HTTP, which is insecure by design, HTTPS encrypts the entire communication between your browser and the web server, ensuring privacy and security. When you request a webpage from a web server, your data goes through multiple trips between the browser and the server. Additionally, depending on the webpage’s content, there may be additional connections required to retrieve CSS files, JavaScript files, images, and more....

It’s quite common to hear people reminisce about “the good old days” and make grand statements about how things were so much easier in the past. But let’s take a moment to question the validity of such claims. For example, you might hear someone say, “In 2008, the internet didn’t even exist!” or “No one was using Facebook in 2012.” These statements create an illusion that the past was drastically different from the present....

It’s no secret that a significant portion of the people who visit your blog will never return. They stumble upon it by chance and may never come back unless you give them a reason to stay connected. This is where building an email list becomes crucial. In a previous article, we discussed the importance of SEO for programming blogs and how organic traffic can help drive readers to your content. However, simply relying on search engine traffic is not enough....

As a developer, it’s easy to get caught up in the technical side of things and overlook the importance of business knowledge. Many developers I know have little to no understanding of how businesses operate or how marketing plays a crucial role in their success. In fact, some developers even view marketing as something negative, equating it to unwanted spam emails. However, it’s essential to clarify what spam really is. Nigerian prince scams, unsolicited promotions, and emails without an “unsubscribe” option - that’s spam....