Instead of deciding which semantic tag to use, can we use div and replaced them later on?

Hello all, instead of choosing which semantic html to use, can we use div then later on when we built our website to switch to another tags? Like I mean, we have a div element later on we notice that ok this is our main content, so we switch to main tag?
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13eck
13eck4mo ago
Sure! Honestly it’s better to use a div than use the wrong element. Best option, IMO, start with header, body, main, and footer. Throw in a nav element if you have one.
Faker
FakerOP4mo ago
yeah true, think of that too, will just use that kind of like a template 😂
13eck
13eck4mo ago
Everything else is a div until you have a reason to change it. Like with CSS: make your changes additive and purposeful. There needs to be a solid reason why it’s not a div or span.
Faker
FakerOP4mo ago
yep noted, thanks !

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