The Secret Definition Every Developer Knows

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The Secret Definition Every Developer Knows

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Ah, the duality of web developers. The top panel shows the textbook answer that every interview candidate recites: HTML stands for "HyperText Markup Language." But the bottom panel reveals the emotional truth known by those who've spent countless nights wrestling with <div> tags and flexbox layouts – HTML actually stands for "How To Make Love." Because nothing says romance like debugging why your CSS won't align properly at 2 AM while questioning your career choices.

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