Adam Freeman 
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, Java Script, 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.

Tabella dei contenuti

Putting HTML in Context

Getting Ready

Getting Started with HTML

Getting Started with CSS

Getting Started with Java Script

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

Circa l’autore

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.