Why HTML?

Even though there are programs such as Expression Web and KompoZer, it is still good to know basic HTML. For example, if there was something wrong with the web page, you could go in and use your knowledge of HTML to fix it. Also by knowing HTML, you could see someone else's website with some really cool aspect and be able to figure out how they did it and add it to yours. Understanding the basics is the key to almost anything, including building a website.