Semantic structure · Lesson 5 of 10 · 7 minutes

Semantic structure: Independent articles

An article is a self-contained composition that could make sense when distributed independently.

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Build independent articles
Build this first target: <article>; <h2> inside <article> containing “September workshop”. Inspect the structure before checking the lesson.
Hint & worked example
An article is a self-contained composition that could make sense when distributed independently.
The requested elements, attributes, content, and hierarchy exist outside comments.
```
<article><h2>September workshop</h2></article>
```
Common mistake to avoid: A visual appearance alone guarantees the intended HTML meaning.
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Extend the independent articles example
Extend your file to include: <article>; <h2> inside <article> containing “September workshop”; <p> inside <article> containing “We explored file permissions.”. Inspect the structure before checking the lesson.
Hint & worked example
An article is a self-contained composition that could make sense when distributed independently.
The requested elements, attributes, content, and hierarchy exist outside comments.
```
<article><h2>September workshop</h2><p>We explored file permissions.</p></article>
```
Common mistake to avoid: Replacing semantic elements with generic divs automatically improves accessibility.
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Verify the complete independent articles pattern
Finish the pattern with: <article>; <h2> inside <article> containing “September workshop”; <p> inside <article> containing “We explored file permissions.”; <footer> inside <article>; <p> inside <footer> containing “Filed by the study group.”. Inspect the structure before checking the lesson.
Hint & worked example
An article is a self-contained composition that could make sense when distributed independently.
The requested elements, attributes, content, and hierarchy exist outside comments.
```
<article><h2>September workshop</h2><p>We explored file permissions.</p><footer><p>Filed by the study group.</p></footer></article>
```
Common mistake to avoid: A visual appearance alone guarantees the intended HTML meaning.

Understand the pattern

An article is a self-contained composition that could make sense when distributed independently.

Misconceptions to reject

A visual appearance alone guarantees the intended HTML meaning.
Replacing semantic elements with generic divs automatically improves accessibility.

The preview is a sanitized subset, not a full browser compatibility test.

Worked example and expected result

<article><h2>September workshop</h2><p>We explored file permissions.</p><footer><p>Filed by the study group.</p></footer></article>

An article is a self-contained composition that could make sense when distributed independently.

Try a variation

Adapt the final example to a different project name while retaining its structure and relationships. A different context still needs a real browser and accessibility check.

Explain it

Which statement correctly explains independent articles?An article is a self-contained composition that could make sense when distributed independently.A visual appearance alone guarantees the intended HTML meaning.Replacing semantic elements with generic divs automatically improves accessibility.

Apply it elsewhere

You reuse independent articles in a different project. What must still be verified?Nothing; passing a single exercise guarantees every future use.Only whether the source code has the same number of lines.The meaning, relationships, and accessible names in the new document.

Keep the momentum.

Complete the lab, then explain and apply the pattern.

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