HTML Comments

 In HTML, comments are used to add notes or explanations within the code without affecting how the web page is displayed. Comments can be helpful for developers to document their code, explain complex sections, or temporarily disable parts of the code during debugging.

---

Syntax for HTML Comments

<!-- This is a comment -->

Rules

1. Comments begin with <!-- and end with -->.
2. Anything inside the comment tags is ignored by the browser.

---

Examples

1. Simple Comment

<!-- This is a simple comment -->
<p>This is visible text.</p>

2. Commenting Out Code

You can disable parts of your code using comments.

<!-- <p>This paragraph is temporarily disabled.</p> -->
<p>This paragraph is visible.</p>

3. Adding Explanations

<!-- Header Section -->
<header>
  <h1>Welcome to My Website</h1>
</header>

<!-- Main Content Section -->
<main>
  <p>This is the main content of the page.</p>
</main>

4. Multi-line Comments

<!-- 
  This is a multi-line comment.
  You can write long explanations or notes here.
-->

---

Use Cases

1. Documentation: Explain sections of the code for better understanding.
2. Debugging: Temporarily hide code without deleting it.
3. Versioning: Add notes about code updates or changes.

---

Best Practices

• Avoid excessive comments that clutter your code.
• Use meaningful comments that provide value or clarification.
• Remove unnecessary comments from production code to keep it clean.