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www.Dummies.com/go/iphone/apps from your phone HTML5 FOR DUMmIES ‰ QUICK REFERENCE by Andy Harris 01_9781118012529-ffirs.indd i 3/21/11 8:51 AM HTML5 For Dummies® Quick Reference Published by Wiley Publishing, Inc 111 River Street Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774 www.wiley.com Copyright © 2011 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana Published by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana Published simultaneously in Canada No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning or otherwise, except as permitted under Sections 107 or 108 of the 1976 United States Copyright Act, without either the prior written permission of the Publisher, or authorization through payment of the appropriate per-copy fee to the Copyright Clearance Center, 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923, (978) 750-8400, fax (978) 646-8600 Requests to the Publisher for permission should be 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Computer Science classes 01_9781118012529-ffirs.indd iii 3/21/11 8:51 AM Area to cut and punch 9375 Welcome to HTML5 For Dummies Quick Reference Keep this book within arm’s reach to find quick answers to your questions HTML is the predominant programming language used to create Web pages HTML5 is the most recent update to the HTML standard which is maintained and governed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) HTML5 represents a major change to HTML — arguably the most substantial change since the development of XHTML HTML5 has enhanced rich media, geolocation, database and mobile capabilities, and is now able to script APIs s p p A e l i Mob This book covers the fundamentals for developing Web sites using HTML5 by utilizing clear-cut tasks, code examples, step-by-step instructions, and easy-to-follow advice This book provides seasoned and new Web programmers and developers with a fast reference for getting up to speed on HTML5 This is a For Dummies book, so you have to expect some snazzy icons, right? I don’t disappoint Here’s what you’ll see: This is where I pass along any small insights I may have gleaned in our travels TEC Watch out! Anything I mark with this icon is a place where things have blown up for me or my students I point out any potential problems with this icon ICAL ST HN F UF ISBN 978-1-118-01252-9 A lot of details here I point out something important that’s easy to forget with this icon I can’t really help being geeky once in a while Every so often I want to explain something a little deeper Read this to impress people at your next computer science cocktail party or skip it if you really don’t need the details There’s a Dummies App for This and That With more than 200 million books in print and over 1,600 unique titles, Dummies is a global leader in how-to information Now you can get the same great Dummies information in an App With topics such as Wine, Spanish, Digital Photography, Certification, and more, you’ll have instant access to the topics you need to know in a format you can trust To get information on all our Dummies apps, visit the following: www.Dummies.com/go/mobile from your computer www.Dummies.com/go/iphone/apps from your phone Area to cut and punch 9375” Programming Languages/HTML 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! sier!™ a E g in th ry e v E g Makin 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 • A matter of semantics — get up to speed on new semantic page elements and in-line semantic elements • Tips on building Web socket connections • Informed about forms — examine new and modified form elements that add new capabilities to HTML • How a Web worker improves efficiency • Celebrate CSS — discover the new tools and functionality in CSS3, including flexible box layout and improved font and text support • Steps for creating animation L M T H • 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 colorful graphics Go to Dummies.com® for videos, step-by-step examples, how-to articles, or to shop! Visit the companion Web site at www.dummies.com/ go/html5fdqr for bonus content Learn to: • Create rich Internet applications using HTML5 • Build mobile sites with video • Leverage the HTML5 database capabilities • Test, debug, and deploy your sites $18.99 US / $22.99 CN / £14.99 UK Andy Harris taught himself programming because it was fun Today he teachers computer science, game development, and Web programming at the university level and is a technology consultant for the State of Indiana ISBN 978-1-118-01252-9 Andy Harris Author of HTML, XHTML, and CSS All-in-One For Dummies ... To get information on all our Dummies apps, visit the following: www .Dummies. com/go/mobile from your computer www .Dummies. com/go/iphone/apps from your phone HTML5 FOR DUMmIES ‰ QUICK REFERENCE. .. Wiley, the Wiley Publishing logo, For Dummies, the Dummies Man logo, A Reference for the Rest of Us!, The Dummies Way, Dummies Daily, The Fun and Easy Way, Dummies. com, Making Everything Easier,... Welcome to HTML5 For Dummies Quick Reference Keep this book within arm’s reach to find quick answers to your questions HTML is the predominant programming language used to create Web pages HTML5 is