Who I Am
My name is Deborah Wambui, a student at USIU. I enjoy sports such as swimming and basketball, I love music, and I’m passionate about cybersecurity. This project reflects both my academic growth and the personal interests that shape my campus life.
Purpose of the Project
This assignment is a demonstration of modern HTML5 skills, focusing on: semantic structure, accessibility, and interactive elements that don’t require extra styling or scripts. It’s about showing that clean, meaningful markup can carry a whole website on its own.
History of the Web
The web has grown massively since its creation in the early 1990s. From plain text pages to multimedia platforms, each stage has been built on the same foundation: structured HTML. Students like us now use these principles not just for design, but to practice accessibility, usability, and digital responsibility.
Quick Facts
- HTML5 introduced native support for audio, video, and responsive images.
- Accessibility is central — screen readers rely on semantic elements to guide users.
- Good structure improves both academic communication and web usability.
Core Concepts
- Use semantic elements to give content meaning.
- Ensure accessibility with alt text, headings, and skip links.
- Demonstrate interactivity with HTML alone (
<details>,<dialog>).
Key Terms
- Semantic HTML
- Tags that describe their meaning, like
<header>or<article>. - Accessibility
- Designing content so that all users, including those with disabilities, can access it fully.
- Responsive Media
- Images, video, and audio that adapt to different devices and screen sizes.