Website Workflow

Build the HTML Foundation

Learn to create semantic pages and navigation and establish reliable structure in this beginner-friendly Visual Studio Code lesson.

Learning outcomes

  • Explain how to create semantic pages and navigation.
  • Complete the guided activity safely.
  • Check that you can establish reliable structure.

Before you begin

Use a non-sensitive practice folder, inspect unfamiliar code before trusting it, and never place passwords, tokens or private information in project files.

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Step-by-step instructions

  1. Open the intended practice workspace in Visual Studio Code and confirm its folder name and Workspace Trust state.
  2. Build the first version of a practice site.
  3. Save the relevant files and review the Problems panel, terminal, Source Control view or browser preview as appropriate.
  4. Check filenames, relative paths, console messages, keyboard use, mobile layout and privacy before continuing.
  5. Confirm that you can establish reliable structure, then create a clear commit, backup or saved checkpoint.
Ian's practical tip: Work in one named project folder, preview after small changes, read the actual error message and keep a recoverable version before broad edits.

Practical activity

Build the first version of a practice site. The expected result is to establish reliable structure.

Completion checklist