Tuesday, August 30, 2011

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(R)features such as drag-and-drop, geolocation, notifications, and Web sockets
Canvas for cool -- use the canvas tag and JavaScript to create cool and colorful 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 colorful shapes
Tips on building Web socketconnections
How a Web worker improvesefficiency
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 (Check Catalog)

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