This document provides an introduction to HTML, HTTP protocols, and how to build a basic web server. It begins with an overview of what happens when a browser opens a URL, including DNS lookup and the HTTP request. It then discusses the HTTP protocol and how GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE map to CRUD operations and REST APIs. The document explains how to parse an HTTP request and handle responses in a simple web server. It also introduces CGI as a way to execute scripts or programs on the server side. Finally, it provides recommendations for text editors and references for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and building websites.