Introduction to HTML Pre-processing with Hamel

In this section, Benji introduces HTML pre-processing using Hamel. He explains that HTML preprocessor is an abstraction on HTML that allows you to write code that compiles into beautiful HTML.

Getting Started with Hamel

• Use Hamel as an HTML preprocessor.

• Demonstrate the use of percentage signs (%) instead of angle brackets (<>) to designate an HTML element.

• Add a class by adding a period (.) followed by the class name.

• Show how a div element can be given a class name without specifying the element itself.

Indentation and Nesting Elements

• Explain how indentation is used in Hamel for nesting elements.

• Demonstrate how closing tags are not required due to proper indentation.

• Highlight the importance of careful indentation to avoid mistakes.

• Show how text can also be indented within elements.

Syntax Variations and Programmatic Code

• Discuss different syntax variations in Hamel, including URL strings, hash rockets, JSON-style hashes, and parentheses.

• Introduce programmatic code in Hamel using dashes (-) to write Ruby code.

• Provide examples of using variables and arrays in Hamel for dynamic content generation.

Using Arrays and Hashes in Hamel

In this section, Benji demonstrates how arrays and hashes can be used in Hamel for dynamic content generation.

Working with Colors Array

• Create an array named "list" containing three different colors.

• Use the "each" loop to iterate over each color in the array and print them as list items.

Incorporating Blog Post Data

• Paste blog post data as a Ruby hash into the document.

• Iterate over each blog post entry using the "each" loop.

• Display the title and description of each blog post as HTML elements.

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Creating a List in HTML

In this section, the speaker demonstrates how to create a list in HTML using Hamel.

Creating an Unordered List

• To create an unordered list in HTML, use the <ul> element.

• Each item in the list should be wrapped in <li> tags.

• The speaker shows an example of creating a header element named "list" and an unordered list with the items "red," "yellow," and "orange."

Using Ruby Hash for Dynamic Data

• Instead of using angle brackets, Hamel allows us to use a variable name (e.g., color) to represent each item in the array.

• By adding a class name to each list item, we can style them individually.

• The speaker demonstrates how to print the color for each list item by nesting it within the class name.

Representing Dynamic Data with Div Elements

• If we have an array of posts, we can represent them as div elements with different class names.

• By specifying the element type and adding a class name (e.g., description), we can easily generate multiple blog post examples.

Pasting Blog Post Data into HTML

• The speaker pastes blog post data directly into their Hamel document, and it still works as expected.

• This is because div is the most common element used to represent dynamic data coming from a server.

Indentation and Browsing the HTML Tree

• Hamel's indentation makes it easy to browse and understand the structure of the HTML tree.

• Closing tags are not required in Hamel since elements are nested through indentation.

CSS Preprocessors and Styling HTML

• The speaker mentions using CSS preprocessors like Hamel makes styling unstyled HTML easier.

• They paste some CSS code into their HTML document to style it according to their preferences.

Creating an Unordered List

In this section, the speaker continues discussing the creation of an unordered list in HTML using Hamel.

The Importance of Indentation

• The speaker emphasizes that indentation is crucial for readability and understanding the structure of the HTML tree.

• They mention that CSS preprocessors also rely on indentation to nest elements effectively.

Benefits of Using Hamel

• Hamel's syntax makes it easy to generate clean and organized HTML code.

• It allows developers to focus on content rather than worrying about closing tags.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we learned how to create a list in HTML using Hamel. We explored creating an unordered list, representing dynamic data with div elements, and the benefits of using Hamel's indentation. By following these techniques, developers can write cleaner and more maintainable code.

HTML Basics

This section covers the basics of HTML.

Introduction to HTML

• HTML stands for Hypertext Markup Language.

• It is the standard markup language used for creating web pages.

• HTML uses tags to structure content and define elements on a webpage.

Structure of an HTML Document

• An HTML document starts with a doctype declaration, followed by the <html> tag.

• The <head> tag contains meta information about the document, such as the title and character encoding.

• The <body> tag contains the visible content of the webpage.

Basic HTML Tags

• The <h1> to <h6> tags are used for headings, with <h1> being the highest level and <h6> being the lowest level.

• Paragraphs are created using the <p> tag.

• Links are created using the <a> tag, with the href attribute specifying the URL.

Adding Images

• Images can be added using the <img> tag, with the src attribute specifying the image file path or URL.

Lists

• Unordered lists can be created using the <ul> tag, and list items are defined with the <li> tag.

• Ordered lists use the <ol> tag instead of <ul>.

Conclusion

This section provided an introduction to HTML, covering its basic structure and commonly used tags.