The Definitive Guide to HTML5

The Definitive Guide to HTML5 provides the breadth of information you’ll need to start creating the next generation of HTML5 websites. It covers all the base knowledge required for standards-compliant, semantic, modern website creation. It also covers the full HTML5 ecosystem and the associated APIs that complement the core HTML5 language.

The Definitive Guide to HTML5 begins by tackling the basics of HTML5, ensuring that you know best practices and key uses of all of the important elements, including those new to HTML5. This section also covers extended usage of CSS3, JavaScript, and DOM manipulation, making you proficient in all core aspects of modern website creation.

The final part of the book covers the associated W3C APIs that surround the HTML5 specification. You will achieve a thorough working knowledge of the Geolocation API, web storage, creating offline applications, and the new drag and drop functionality. The Definitive Guide to HTML5 also dives into the key media enhancements of HTML5 and its surrounding technologies: Canvas, video and audio.

What you’ll learn

• How to use all of the core features of HTML5
• How to make the most of the APIs that surround HTML5, such as Geolocation, Web Storage, and drag and drop
• How to leverage the media capabilities of the modern web: Canvas, audio, and video

Who this book is for

Web developers and designers who want to increase their HTML5 skills to create modern, standards-compliant websites.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Putting HTML in Context
Chapter 2. Getting Ready
Chapter 3. Getting Started with HTML
Chapter 4. Getting Started with CSS
Chapter 5. Getting Started with JavaScript
Chapter 6. HTML Elements in Context
Chapter 7. Creating HTML Documents
Chapter 8. Marking Up Text
Chapter 9. Grouping Content
Chapter 10. Creating Sections
Chapter 11. Working with Tables
Chapter 12. Working with Forms
Chapter 13. Customizing the Input Element
Chapter 14. Other Forms Elements & Input Validation
Chapter 15. Embedding Content
Chapter 16. CSS In Context
Chapter 17. Using the CSS Selectors – Part I
Chapter 18. Using the CSS Selectors – Part II
Chapter 19. Using Borders &Backgrounds
Chapter 20. Working with the Box Model
Chapter 21. Creating Layouts
Chapter 22. Styling Text
Chapter 23. Transitions, Animations & Transforms
Chapter 24. Other CSS Properties & Features
Chapter 25. The DOM in Context
Chapter 26. Working with the Document Object
Chapter 27. Working with the Window Object
Chapter 28. Working with DOM Elements
Chapter 29. Styling DOM Elements
Chapter 30. Working with Events
Chapter 31. Using the Element-Specific Objects
Chapter 32. Using Ajax – Part I
Chapter 33. Using Ajax – Part II
Chapter 34. Working with Multimedia
Chapter 35. Using the Canvas – Part I
Chapter 36. Using the Canvas – Part II
Chapter 37. Using Drag & Drop
Chapter 38. Using Geolocation
Chapter 39. Using Web Storage
Chapter 40. Creating Offline Applications