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HTML5 and CSS are essential technologies for creating web pages and web applications. Here’s an overview of each:

HTML5 (HyperText Markup Language)

HTML5 is the fifth and most recent version of HTML, which is the standard markup language used to create web pages. It provides the structure for web content, including text, images, links, forms, and more. Some key features of HTML5 include:

1. Semantic Elements: HTML5 introduces new semantic elements that provide more meaningful structure to web pages, such as <header>, <footer>, <article>, and <section>. These help with accessibility, SEO, and overall code organization.
2. Audio and Video Support: HTML5 includes built-in support for embedding audio and video without the need for external plugins like Flash, using the <audio> and <video> elements.
3. Canvas and SVG: The <canvas> element allows for drawing graphics via JavaScript, enabling the creation of interactive graphics and animations. SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) is used for defining vector-based graphics.
4. Forms and Input Types: HTML5 introduces new input types for forms, such as <input type=”email”>, <input type=”date”>, and <input type=”number”>, providing better validation and user experience.
5. Offline Storage: HTML5 includes the ability to store data locally in the browser through Web Storage (localStorage and sessionStorage), enabling offline web applications.
6. Improved JavaScript APIs: HTML5 integrates various JavaScript APIs, including Geolocation (location-based services), Web Workers (background processes), and WebSockets (real-time communication).

CSS is used for styling HTML content, controlling the layout, design, and visual presentation of web pages. CSS allows you to change the look and feel of a website without altering its structure. Key features include:

1. Selectors and Properties: CSS uses selectors to target HTML elements and apply styles to them. For example, h1 { color: red; } will turn all <h1> headers red.
2. Box Model: CSS works on the concept of the box model, where every element is considered a box with content, padding, border, and margin. This allows for precise control over the spacing and layout of elements.
3. Responsive Design: CSS allows for responsive web design through media queries. This feature enables web pages to adapt to different screen sizes (mobile, tablet, desktop) by applying different styles based on the device’s viewport size.
4. Flexbox and Grid Layout: These modern layout techniques enable developers to create complex, flexible, and responsive layouts without using floats or positioning. Flexbox is used for one-dimensional layouts (rows or columns), while CSS Grid is used for two-dimensional layouts.
5. Animations and Transitions: CSS can be used to create smooth animations and transitions, such as fading effects, sliding elements, or changing colors over time.
6. Variables: With CSS variables (custom properties), you can store values like colors, fonts, and measurements in one place and reuse them throughout your stylesheets.

• Front-End Developer

• Web Developer

• UI/UX Designer

• Email Developer

• WordPress Developer (or other CMS platforms)

• Mobile Web Designer (responsive/mobile-first design)

• Interactive Media Designer

• Web Content Manager

• Web Designer

• Freelance Web Developer / Designer.

Duration: 10 hrs

Fees: Ksh 3,500