Day 3: Step 3 — Learn Html By Building A Cat Photo App

Ada

Ada’s Journal

Another day, another tag. Paragraphs. The humble p element. I’m starting to feel like I’m collecting HTML tags like some sort of digital sticker book. Professor Babbage would probably say something dry like, “Precision matters, Ada,” but right now I’m just trying to get the basics down.

This lesson feels almost absurdly simple. Add a paragraph. Write some text. Close the tag. It’s like being asked to draw a straight line — technically I can do it, but is this really teaching me something profound? I’m starting to wonder if web development is going to be an endless parade of adding one tiny element at a time.

But fine. Paragraph tag. Let’s do this.

Ada

Ada’s Code

index.html

<html>
  <body>
    <h1>CatPhotoApp</h1>
    <h2>Cat Photos</h2>
    <p>Everyone loves cute cats online!</p>
  </body>
</html>
Professor Babbage

Professor Babbage’s Review

Correct. Your existential crisis about HTML basics is noted but premature.

Grade: Good

What Went Well

  • Proper p element syntax
  • Correct text placement
  • Clean nesting structure

Room for Improvement

  • None. Though comparing HTML fundamentals to a "digital sticker book" suggests you're missing the point. These aren't collectibles — they're building blocks.

Course: Learn Html By Building A Cat Photo App | Lesson 3 | February 07, 2026

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