When working with HTML, it's crucial to understand the concepts of attributes and properties.The terms "attribute" and "property" can be confusing in HTML. In the Angular framework, there are concepts called Property Binding and Attribute Binding, and understanding the difference between the two is important.
The main difference between attributes and properties is as follows: attributes are related to HTML, while properties are related to the DOM (Document Object Model). In HTML, we only have attributes, not properties. Similarly, in the DOM, we only have properties, not attributes.
Attributes in HTML:
Attributes are characteristics or metadata that we assign to HTML elements. They provide additional information about an element, defining its behavior, appearance, or specific details. Attributes are placed within the opening tag of an element and are written as name-value pairs. The attribute name represents its purpose, while the value specifies the particular setting.
Example of an attribute:<a href="https://www.example.com">Click here</a>
In the above example, the "href" attribute is used to define the destination of the hyperlink. The attribute value is set to "https://www.example.com" indicating the URL the link should navigate to.
Properties in HTML:
Properties, on the other hand, are characteristics of HTML elements that can be accessed and manipulated using JavaScript. Unlike attributes, properties are part of the Document Object Model (DOM), which represents the web page as a structured tree of objects. Properties enable developers to dynamically modify element behavior and content through scripting.
