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HTML <aside> Tag

The HTML <aside> tag is used to represent a section of a webpage that is tangentially related to the main content. This can include sidebars, pull quotes, advertising, and other types of content that are separate from the main content but still related to it.

One of the main benefits of using the <aside> tag is that it helps to improve the organization and structure of your HTML code. By enclosing tangentially related content within an <aside> element, you can better indicate the hierarchy and relationships between different pieces of content on your webpage.

Here are some examples of how you might use the <aside> tag in your HTML code:

<aside>
    <h3>Related Links</h3>
    <ul>
      <li><a href="#">Link 1</a></li>
      <li><a href="#">Link 2</a></li>
      <li><a href="#">Link 3</a></li>
    </ul>
</aside>
<aside>
    <h3>Author Bio</h3>
    <p>Author bio goes here...</p>
</aside>
<aside>
    <h3>Related Discussions</h3>
    <ul>
        <li><a href="#">Discussion 1</a></li>
        <li><a href="#">Discussion 2</a></li>
        <li><a href="#">Discussion 3</a></li>
    </ul>
</aside>

In each of these examples, the <aside> tag is used to enclose a section of content that is tangentially related to the main content. In the first example, the <aside> element contains a list of related links. In the second example, the <aside> element contains an author bio. And in the third example, the <aside> element contains a list of related discussions.

It's worth noting that the <aside> tag should only be used for content that is tangentially related to the main content. If the content is directly related to the main content, it may be more appropriate to use a different element, such as a <p> or a <div>.