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The beginner's guide to
<HTML> that actually
makes sense.

"What's HTML?" strips away the jargon and teaches the language of the web in plain English. Whether you've never written a line of code or just need a solid foundation, this is the book that delivers.

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WHAT'S HTML?

JOHN ROUDA

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What's Inside

Everything you need to build
your first webpage — and beyond.

No jargon. No fluff. Just the fundamentals of HTML delivered in a way that actually makes sense.

01
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HTML Structure

Learn how a webpage is built from the ground up — from the DOCTYPE declaration to the closing </html> tag.

02
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Tags & Elements

Master the essential HTML tags — headings, paragraphs, links, images, lists, and more — with clear, real-world examples.

03
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Forms & Input

Build interactive forms that collect user data — inputs, dropdowns, checkboxes, and submit buttons explained plainly.

04
🔗

Links & Navigation

Connect pages, build navigation menus, and understand how the hyperlink makes the web the web.

05
🖼️

Multimedia & Media

Add images, video, and audio to your pages. Learn the attributes that make media accessible and performant.

06
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Your First Real Page

Put it all together and build a complete, real webpage from scratch. The confidence of "I built that" awaits.

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<html>
<head>
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<body>
<h1>Hello, World!</h1>
<p>I built this.</p>
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</html>

✔ It works. You're a web developer now.
Why This Book

Written for humans,
not computers.

Most HTML resources are written by developers for developers. This one is different.

  • 💡

    Plain-English explanations

    Every concept explained like you're talking to a knowledgeable friend — no assumed knowledge, no skipped steps.

  • ⚡

    Learn by doing

    Hands-on examples in every chapter so the knowledge actually sticks, not just sits in your head unused.

  • 🎧

    Perfect in print or audio

    Crafted to work just as well on Audible as on paper — ideal for commutes, workouts, or anytime learning.

  • 🏆

    Real-world results

    By the final chapter, you'll have built actual webpages and the confidence to keep going.

Reader Reviews

People are loving it.

Hear from readers who've already made the leap into HTML.

★★★★★

"I tried three other HTML books before this one. This is the first that made everything click. I finished it in a weekend and built my first website the following Monday."

S
Sarah M.
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★★★★★

"The Audible version is incredible. I listened on my morning runs and by Friday I was writing HTML from memory. Highly recommend the audio format."

D
David K.
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★★★★★

"As someone who's been 'meaning to learn HTML' for years, this finally got me there. Approachable, fun, genuinely useful. Wish I'd found it sooner."

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Jamie R.
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★★★★★

"Perfect for beginners. Examples are simple but realistic. I felt accomplished after every chapter — not frustrated like with other coding books."

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Priya S.
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★★★★★

"Bought this for my daughter in high school. She devoured it in a week and is already asking about CSS. This book sparks real curiosity."

M
Mark T.
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★★★★★

"I'm a marketing manager who relied on developers for site edits. After this book, I handle them myself. It's genuinely empowering."

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Lauren B.
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John Rouda
✍️ Author
About the Author

John Rouda

John Rouda is a technologist, educator, and writer with a passion for making complex topics accessible to everyone. He believes understanding how the web works shouldn't require a computer science degree — just the right guide.

With years of experience building for the web and teaching others to do the same, John distilled everything beginners actually need into one clear, engaging book. "What's HTML?" is the book he wishes had existed when he was starting out.

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