What are HTML and CSS?

We've mentioned that HTML and CSS are core components behind web pages. But what are they, and what corresponding functions do they have behind the scenes?

HTML, is short for HyperText Markup Language. It is the standard language for creating web pages. It consists of various elements which define the content and provide a proper structure to the various objects of the page. Headings, paragraphs, navigation bars, etc. are all different elements implemented in HTML.

CSS, or Cascading Style Sheets, are responsible for styling the appearance of the HTML elements on the web page. CSS defines different rules to define how HTML elements appear on the page. Fonts, colors, alignment, and placement of elements on the web page are all defined using CSS.