An HTML file path describes the location of a file within a website’s folder structure. These paths act as an address for a web browser to locate and load resources such as images, CSS files, JavaScript files, and other documents.
The src (source) or href (hyperlink reference) attributes are used to link external resources to an HTML file. These attributes require a path to the resource.
1. absolute file paths
2. relative file paths.
Absolute file paths provide the complete URL to the resource. They are used for linking files that are located on different servers or websites.
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<h2>Using a Full URL File Path</h2>
<img src="https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1138726279266545664/tcal1IrT_400x400.png"
alt="image" style="width:300px">
</body>
</html>
Relative file paths are relative to the current document’s location. They are convenient for linking files within the same website
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<h2>Using a Relative File Path</h2>
<img src="../images/logo.jpg" alt="way to code" style="width:300px">
</body>
</html>
Ensure that the URL, file name, and image name are correct.
Incorrect paths will result in resources not being displayed or linked properly on the webpage.
Relative file paths are preferred over absolute paths.
They make your code more flexible and independent of the specific URL or server configuration.
Relative paths allow you to move your entire project folder to a different location without breaking the links.