PART 1

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What is HTML5?

HTML5 promises to change the way web applications are developed by providing cross-browser standardization. The term HTML5 has come to mean far more than just HTML, however. The HTML5 umbrella includes almost anything related to client-side functionality, including cascading style sheets and a host of new browser-provided standard features.

Before I get into demonstrating all of this great capability, Chapter 1 will provide a quick overview of the web environment. I’ll then show you how HTML5 fits in. I’ll give a high-level overview of the new features included in the HTML5 umbrella and briefly describe the current browser ...

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