Forms & Tables | Working with HTML tools Flashcards
What is an HTML validator?
A tool that checks the validity of your HTML code against standard HTML specifications.
How does an HTML validator help debug code?
It helps identify errors and warnings in HTML code, ensuring correct structure and compliance with web standards.
True or False: HTML is a strict language that does not allow mistakes.
False
What happens if you forget to include a closing tag in HTML?
The element will still render due to the browser’s parsing algorithm.
What is a common issue that may arise from an unclosed h2 tag?
The following paragraph may render as a heading 2.
What is the most widely accepted HTML validator?
The w3.org markup validation service.
How do you use the w3.org validator?
Visit validator.w3.org, click on Validate by Direct Input, and paste your HTML code.
Fill in the blank: An HTML validator benefits not only you but also _______.
your teammates and open-source contributors.
What is the function of the Check button in the w3.org validator?
It displays a list of results with errors that need to be fixed.
What is another HTML validator you can use besides w3.org?
jsonformatter.org.
How does jsonformatter.org validate HTML?
You paste your HTML code inside the first editor and click the Validate button.
What does the parsing algorithm in browsers do?
It handles common errors and tries to render HTML as closely as possible to the author’s intention.
True or False: Browsers will not render HTML with missing closing tags.
False
What is the process of finding and fixing bugs in code called?
Debugging
Programmers refer to issues in code as bugs.
What are the two important tools provided by browsers for debugging?
DOM inspector and developer tools
These tools help inspect and debug HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
What does DOM stand for?
Document Object Model
The DOM represents elements on a webpage in a tree-like structure.
What does the DOM inspector allow you to do?
Inspect the HTML structure of the page
It provides a view of the elements that make up the webpage.
What is the purpose of the developer tools?
To inspect the HTML, CSS, and JavaScript of the page
It helps in identifying issues within the page’s code.
What type of error does a 404 page indicate?
Page not found
This error occurs when a user tries to access a webpage that doesn’t exist on the server.
How can you open the developer tools in your browser?
Right-click and select Inspect, or use Control Shift I (PC) / Command Option I (Mac)
This opens the developer tools for debugging.
What does the Elements tab in developer tools show?
The HTML structure of the page
It allows you to view and edit the HTML elements.
What does the Console tab in developer tools display?
Any errors that might be occurring on the page
It is useful for diagnosing issues like broken links.
What common error message indicates a broken link?
404 error
This message indicates that the requested page was not found.
