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# What Completing My First HTML Lessons Taught Me About Web Development

Finishing my HTML lessons in my Web2 programming class felt like a major milestone in my journey as a beginner programmer. Before learning HTML, I saw websites as complex systems that only experts could build. Now, I understand that every website starts with simple building blocks.

# From Confusion to Clarity

At the beginning, HTML tags felt confusing and difficult to remember. I struggled with closing tags correctly and understanding how elements fit together. However, with practice and repetition, the structure began to make sense.
I realized that HTML is more about organization than memorization.

# Learning by Building

One of the most valuable parts of learning HTML was building real projects. Creating multiple pages and linking them together helped me see how websites function in real life.

It also taught me that mistakes are part of the learning process. Fixing errors in my code improved my understanding more than getting everything right the first time.

# Growth as a Beginner Developer

Completing HTML gave me confidence. I no longer feel intimidated when I see website code. Instead, I feel curious and motivated to learn more.
This experience showed me that programming is not about being perfect, but about being consistent, patient, and willing to learn.

# Looking Ahead

Now that I have finished HTML, I am excited to start learning CSS and JavaScript. I look forward to making my websites more beautiful and interactive.

HTML was my first step into web development, and it has opened the door to a whole new world of possibilities.