Principles for writing better HTML code

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12 Principles to keep your code clean

By http://www.psd2htmlwordpress.com


Advantages of Clean Coding • Less amount of bugs will be there due to clean coding which will lead to better website design • With less amount of HTML code it will be easier for the developer to judge what code is doing what. • Loading time of the website will be fast • Saves time and money


Strict DOCTYPE • It is an instruction to the web browser about what version of HTML the page is written in.

• DOCTYPE Declaration


Character set & encoding characters • Properly encodation of funny characters must be done to avoid any misinterpretation


Proper indentation • Proper indentation must be done as it is easier to read and debug • Always indent one tab


Keep your CSS and JavaScript external • Use external CSS and JavaScript • Future pages can link to them • Changing the design on multiple pages become easy


Nest tags properly • Nesting of tags must be done properly • Opened tags must be closed in the reverse order. E.G. <i><b>This is my sentence of text.</b></i>


Eliminate unnecessary divs • Minimize the use of div tag • Make debugging and editing easier.


Use better naming conventions • Use meaningful naming conventions


Validate • Run the code through the ol’ validator machine to pick up small mistakes • Validated code is certain to outlive non-validated code.


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