# Introduction Semantic HTML is an important concept in web development because it helps search engines and assistive technologies to better understand the content on a website. One of the elements that can be used to create semantic HTML is the `<article>` tag. In this lab, we will learn how to use the `<article>` tag and how it helps in creating accessible web pages. > Note: You can practice coding in `index.html` and learn [How to Write HTML in Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/languages/html). Please click on 'Go Live' in the bottom right corner to run the web service on port 8080. Then, you can refresh the **Web 8080** Tab to preview the web page.
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