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When i started learning html few days ago, i used to forget mentioning <!DOCTYPE html>. I thought learning more about it, i will start forgetting less. So, What does it mean ? What happens if you don't or want to write ? Why should you write it at a...

Nov 29, 2020 · 3 min read · mahipal.dev  
Updated Apr 27, 2021  
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