

Hasty Treat - The Weird and Wonderful Link Tag
Aug 16, 2021
Dive into the quirky world of the link tag, a hidden gem in HTML! Discover its true purpose beyond hyperlinks, as it links stylesheets, web fonts, and favicons. Learn how it helps preload and prefetch resources, drastically improving user experience. The hosts also shed light on the powerful 'rel' attribute, enhancing resource loading efficiency and security. Uncover tips to engage with this versatile tool and elevate your web development game!
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Link Tag Purpose
- The link tag isn't for anchor links, as its name might imply.
- It establishes relationships between an HTML document and external resources.
Linking CSS
- Use the
rel="stylesheet"
attribute in the link tag to load CSS files. - Add a
media
attribute for conditional CSS loading (e.g.,media="print"
).
Media Types
- The CSS link tag supports various media types, including print, screen, speech, and more.
- Some older media types, like projection and TV, are now deprecated.