1. Introduction

In this tutorial, we will be learning about how to create a basic HTML table. The goal is to understand how HTML tables work and how we can create them.

By the end of this tutorial, you will learn:
- The significance and usage of the <table>, <tr>, and <td> HTML tags
- How to create a simple HTML table

Prerequisites for this tutorial include:
- Basic understanding of HTML
- Familiarity with HTML tags

2. Step-by-Step Guide

HTML tables are created using a combination of the following tags:
- <table>: This is the container tag used to define a table
- <tr>: This tag stands for table row and is used to define a row in the table
- <td>: This tag stands for table data and is used to define a cell in the table

Here's a simple example of how these tags are used to create a table:

<table>
    <tr>
        <td>Cell 1</td>
        <td>Cell 2</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>Cell 3</td>
        <td>Cell 4</td>
    </tr>
</table>

This code will create a table with 2 rows and 2 columns.

Best practices and tips:
- Always close your HTML tags to prevent unexpected results
- Use indentation to make your code easier to read and understand

3. Code Examples

Example 1:

Let's create a simple table with 2 rows and 2 columns:

<table>
    <!-- Row 1 -->
    <tr>
        <td>Row 1, Column 1</td>
        <td>Row 1, Column 2</td>
    </tr>
    <!-- Row 2 -->
    <tr>
        <td>Row 2, Column 1</td>
        <td>Row 2, Column 2</td>
    </tr>
</table>

In this example, we have 2 <tr> tags, each representing a row, and each row has 2 <td> tags, each representing a cell in that row.

The output will be a simple table with 2 rows and 2 columns.

Example 2:

<table>
    <!-- Headers -->
    <tr>
        <th>Name</th>
        <th>Age</th>
        <th>Location</th>
    </tr>
    <!-- Row 1 -->
    <tr>
        <td>John Doe</td>
        <td>27</td>
        <td>New York</td>
    </tr>
    <!-- Row 2 -->
    <tr>
        <td>Jane Doe</td>
        <td>25</td>
        <td>Los Angeles</td>
    </tr>
</table>

In this example, we use the <th> tag, which stands for table header, to create a header row for our table.

4. Summary

In this tutorial, we've learned:
- The purpose and usage of the <table>, <tr>, and <td> HTML tags
- How to create a simple HTML table

To continue learning, you can explore more complex table structures and additional table-related tags, such as <thead>, <tbody>, and <tfoot>.

5. Practice Exercises

Practice makes perfect. Try out these exercises to reinforce what you've learned:
1. Create a table with 3 rows and 3 columns
2. Create a table with headers and at least 2 rows of data
3. Create a table with nested tables (a table inside a table)

Remember to always close your tags and use indentation for better readability.

Keep practicing and exploring. Happy coding!