Introducing Html5

Suddenly, everyone’s talking about HTML5, and ready or not, you need to get acquainted with this powerful new development in web and application design. Some of its new features are already being implemented by existing browsers, and much more is around the corner. Written by developers who have been using the new language for the past year in their work, this book shows you how to start adapting the language now to realize its benefits on today’s browsers. Rather than being just an academic investigation, it concentrates on the practical—the problems HTML5 can solve for you right away. By following the book’s hands-on HTML5 code examples you’ll learn: new semantics and structures to help your site become richer and more accessible how to apply the most important JavaScript APIs that are already implemented the uses of native multimedia for video and audio techniques for drawing lines, fills, gradients, images and text with canvas how to build more intelligent web forms implementation of new storage options and web databases how geolocation works with HTML5 in both web and mobile applications All the code from this book (and more) is available at www.introducinghtml5.com. ******** There appear to be intermittent problems with the first printing of Introducing HTML5. If you have one of these copies, please email us at [email protected] with a copy of your receipt (from any reseller), and we'll either provide access to the eBook or send you another copy of the print book -- whichever you prefer. If you’d like the eBook we can add that to your Peachpit.com account. You can set up a free account at www.peachpit.com/join http://www.peachpit.com/join

An introduction to HTML5 for those familiar with (X)HTML.

HTML5 continues to evolve, browsers are implementating at break-neck speed and HTML5 web sites spring up like flowers after rain. More than ever, you need to get acquainted with the powerful new possibilities in web and application design. That's why we've crafted a second edition of this book to help you stay on top of current developments. This book shows you how to start adapting the language now to realize its benefits on today's browsers. It concentrates on the practical--the problems HTML5 can solve for you right away. By following the book's hands-on HTML5 code examples you'll learn about: - new semantics and structures to help your site become richer and more accessible - applying the most important JavaScript APIs that are already implemented - using and controlling native multimedia - how to build more intelligent web forms - implementing new storage options and web databases, including both WebSQL and IndexedDB - how geolocation works with HTML5 in both web and mobile applications And this new edition adds: - even more detail on canvas, geolocation and offline storage options - a peek around the corner for audio and video's new element, subtitling formats, in-browser web conference - browser history controls to make applications more usable and bookmarkable - ways to use HTML5 now in older browsers.

HTML5 continues to evolve, browsers are implementating at break-neck speed and HTML5 web sites spring up like flowers after rain. More than ever, you need to get acquainted with the powerful new possibilities in web and application design. That’s why we’ve crafted a second edition of this book to help you stay on top of current developments. This book shows you how to start adapting the language now to realize its benefits on today’s browsers. It concentrates on the practical—the problems HTML5 can solve for you right away. By following the book’s hands-on HTML5 code examples you’ll learn about: - new semantics and structures to help your site become richer and more accessible - applying the most important JavaScript APIs that are already implemented - using and controlling native multimedia - how to build more intelligent web forms - implementing new storage options and web databases, including both WebSQL and IndexedDB - how geolocation works with HTML5 in both web and mobile applications And this new edition adds: - even more detail on canvas, geolocation and offline storage options - a peek around the corner for audio and video’s new element, subtitling formats, in-browser web conference - browser history controls to make applications more usable and bookmarkable - ways to use HTML5 now in older browsers

Summary: Step-by-step guide to creating a 2D game using Impact, the JavaScript game framework that works with HTML5's Canvas element.

Bestselling author MacDonald shows readers how to best use HTML5's new features to create an effective Web experience for visitors.

If you don't know about the new features available in HTML5, now's the time to find out. This book provides practical information about how and why the latest version of this markup language will significantly change the way you develop for the Web. HTML5 is still evolving, yet browsers such as Safari, Mozilla, Opera, and Chrome already support many of its features -- and mobile browsers are even farther ahead. HTML5: Up & Running carefully guides you though the important changes in this version with lots of hands-on examples, including markup, graphics, and screenshots. You'll learn how to use HTML5 markup to add video, offline capabilities, and more -- and you’ll be able to put that functionality to work right away. Learn new semantic elements, such as , , and Meet Canvas, a 2D drawing surface you can program with JavaScript Embed video in your web pages without third-party plugins Use Geolocation to let web application visitors share their physical location Take advantage of local storage capacity that goes way beyond cookies Build offline web applications that work after network access is disconnected Learn about several new input types for web forms Create your own custom vocabularies in HTML5 with microdata

Leverage the power of HTML5 Web Speech API to quickly add voice capabilities to your websites. This project-oriented book simplifies the process of setting up and manipulating the API in the browser using little more than a text editor or free software. You'll be presented with a starting toolset that you can use to develop future projects, incorporate into your existing workflow and allow you to take your websites to the next level, reducing the reliance on entering choices through a keyboard and making the overall experience easier for customers. This excellent resource is perfect for getting acquainted with creating and manipulating browser-based APIs. You don’t have to convert your whole work process immediately; you can incorporate as little or as much as you want of the API, and build on this as your skills develop. We live in an age where speed and simplicity are of the essence – this book provides a perfect way to add speech capabilities to our websites, directly in the browser and with the minimum of fuss. Introducing the HTML5 Web Speech API is the right choice for developers who want to focus on simplicity to produce properly optimized content in modern browsers using tools already in their possession. What You'll Learn Implement the Web Speech API in a projectExplore some of the options for personalizing them for a projectGain an appreciation of pointers around user experience and how this affects the APIUnderstand how to manage issues and security when using the APIWork through some example projects, from standalone demos to implementing with other tools or libraries Who This Book Is For Website developers who are already familiar with JavaScript, and are keen to learn how to leverage the Web Speech API to quickly add voice-enabled capabilities to a website, using little more than a text editor. It’s ideal for those in agile development teams, where time is of the essence, and the pressure is on to deliver results quickly.