The Definitive Guide to HTML5

by Adam Freeman

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781430239604
Publisher:	Apress
Publication date:	12/22/2011
Edition description:	1st ed.
Pages:	1080
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.20(h) x 2.20(d)

About the Author

Adam Freeman is an experienced IT professional who has held senior positions in a range of companies, most recently serving as chief technology officer and chief operating officer of a global bank. Now retired, he spends his time writing and long-distance running.

Table of Contents

• Putting HTML in Context
• Getting Ready
• Getting Started with HTML
• Getting Started with CSS
• Getting Started with JavaScript
• HTML Elements in Context
• Creating HTML Documents
• Marking Up Text
• Grouping Content
• Creating Sections
• Working with Tables
• Working with Forms
• Customizing the Input Element
• Other Forms Elements & Input Validation
• Embedding Content
• CSS In Context
• Using the CSS Selectors – Part I
• Using the CSS Selectors – Part II
• Using Borders &Backgrounds
• Working with the Box Model
• Creating Layouts
• Styling Text
• Transitions, Animations & Transforms
• Other CSS Properties & Features
• The DOM in Context
• Working with the Document Object
• Working with the Window Object
• Working with DOM Elements
• Styling DOM Elements
• Working with Events
• Using the Element-Specific Objects
• Using Ajax – Part I
• Using Ajax – Part II
• Working with Multimedia
• Using the Canvas – Part I
• Using the Canvas – Part II
• Using Drag & Drop
• Using Geolocation
• Using Web Storage
• Creating Offline Applications