Source code refers to the programming language used to write a program. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of programming languages, including C++, Java, and Unix. People often refer to the source code of websites, which means that the programming is done in HTML and possibly Java.
Websites are built using source code.
In most web browsers, there is an option to view a web page in source code format. This is actually very useful for people who are learning to program in HTML as they can use it to figure out how to make a table, create a list or make a hyperlink. People often use programming sites they like to get a similar look and feel to a page they’re building.
When viewing the source code, you can see that all hyperlinks are surrounded by specific instructions.
While it’s good to use the source code to create different things like tables, columns, or partitions on a site, it’s important not to copy graphics from other sites unless they’re free to use. This would be considered internet plagiarism and could cause problems for someone’s new website.
In HTML, source code can be distinguished from text and images, since code instructions almost always begin with . If someone views the source code for this page, they will notice that the bold word above “views” is surrounded by code. This is because HTML requires this information to make the word bold.
When viewing the source code, you can see that all hyperlinks are surrounded by specific instructions. Each paragraph begins and ends with
, which means “paragraph”. To italicize a word, place it between and . Often the “/” means that you are ending a particular set of instructions.
Please note that many word processing programs may not be suitable for writing HTML. Many do not recognize some of the symbols used, such as quotation marks. It is often possible to obtain free programs that allow the user to write source code that is easy to upload to an Internet site. Also, there are many website programming programs that can be purchased that can eliminate the need for coding.
