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HTML 5 For Dummies Quick Reference

By Andy Harris

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Essential information about using HTML5: everything you need at your fingertips

HTML is the predominant programming language used to create Web pages. HTML5 has enhanced rich media, geolocation, database and mobile capabilities, and is now able to script APIs, making it a must–have for Web developers. This convenient reference, comb–bound to lie flat, makes it easy to find the information you need in a hurry so you can get those terrific Web pages designed and online right now.

HTML is used extensively in creating Web pages, especially for mobile browsers; HTML5 offers exciting enhancements that Web developers are eager to master

Features a handy format that provides essential information in a quick and simple manner, with easy–to–follow instructions, smaller size, and convenient, lay–flat binding

Covers using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript The basic information you need to develop eye–popping Web sites with HTML5 are easy to find in HTML5 For Dummies Quick Reference.

Quick and up–to–date information about HTML5 and how to use it

HTML is the preferred programming language for creating Web pages, and HTML5 is full of new features. This handy, no–nonsense book gives you the straight scoop. You´ll discover enhanced rich media, geolocation, database and mobile capabilities, what´s new in CSS and JavaScript, and how to use the new canvas tag. Find what you need quickly and make your Web site a winner!

A matter of semantics — get up to speed on new semantic page elements and in–line semantic elements

Informed about forms — examine new and modified form elements that add new capabilities to HTML

Celebrate CSS — discover the new tools and functionality in CSS3, including flexible box layout and improved font and text support

Brew up something new — explore new JavaScript®features such as drag–and–drop, geolocation, notifications, and Web sockets

Canvas for cool — use the canvas tag and JavaScript to create cool and colourful graphics

Visit the companion Web site at www.dummies.com/go/html5fdqr for bonus content.

Open the book and find:

Which browsers support the new tools

Media elements, including a video tag

Additional pseudo–classes in CSS

New form input types

How to add shadows and colourful shapes

Tips on building Web socketc onnections

How a Web worker improves efficiency

Steps for creating animation

Learn to:

Create rich Internet applications using HTML5

Build mobile sites with video

Leverage the HTML5 database capabilities

Test, debug, and deploy your sites