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What language is used to create hypertext?

There isn't one single language that is used to "create" hypertext. Hypertext is more of a concept than a specific technology.

However, several languages and technologies are used to *implement* hypertext:

* HTML (HyperText Markup Language): This is the most common language used for creating web pages, which are fundamentally hypertext documents. It defines the structure and content of web pages, allowing for links between different sections of the page and other documents.

* XML (Extensible Markup Language): This is a more flexible markup language that can be used to create structured data, including hypertext documents. It allows for greater customization than HTML, but requires more coding knowledge.

* Markdown: This is a lightweight markup language that is often used for creating simple, easy-to-read documents. It can also be used to create hypertext links.

* SGML (Standard Generalized Markup Language): This was the precursor to XML and is used to define the structure and content of documents, including hypertext documents.

* Dynamic web languages: Languages like PHP, Python, Ruby, and JavaScript can be used to create dynamic web pages that generate hypertext content on the fly. These languages can also manipulate existing HTML documents to create interactive hypertext experiences.

So, while there's no one language solely dedicated to hypertext creation, various languages and technologies work together to bring the concept of hypertext to life. The specific language used depends on the desired complexity, interactivity, and purpose of the hypertext document.

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