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Semantic HTML and landmarks

Comes up in: Recruiter screen, Web fundamentals

This concept is being written. It gets the full five steps — explanation, predict, interview angle, practice with tests, and review cards. Here is exactly what it will cover, so you can study it elsewhere in the meantime.

What it covers

  • header, nav, main, article, section, aside, footer
  • button vs a vs div
  • why semantics matter for accessibility and SEO
  • landmarks for screen readers

Words you will know

semantic HTMLlandmarkscreen reader

What you will practise

  • convert a div-soup page to semantic HTML

Interview questions this answers

  • What is semantic HTML and why does it matter?
  • When should you use a <button> instead of an <a>?