HTML5: Evolutionary Web Standard
HTML5 is the fifth major version of HTML, aiming to improve the language with support for the latest multimedia while keeping it readable by humans and consistently understood by computers and devices.
Semantic Elements Introduced
HTML5 introduced semantic elements like <article>, <section>, <nav>, and <footer>, that clearly describe their meaning to both the browser and the developer, improving accessibility and search engine optimization.
New Form Input Types
HTML5 expanded the form input types to include date, number, email, url, search, and more, allowing for more interactive and user-friendly forms without relying on additional JavaScript.
HTML5 APIs: Enhanced Interactivity
HTML5 brought numerous APIs such as Web Workers for background tasks, WebSocket for real-time communication, and the File API, enabling more complex applications directly in the browser.
Video and Audio Native Support
With HTML5, embedding video and audio content no longer requires third-party plugins thanks to the <video> and <audio> elements, streamlining the process and improving user experience.
Canvas Element for Graphics
The <canvas> element of HTML5 allows for the rendering of dynamic 2D shapes and bitmap images, providing a powerful tool for game development and interactive graphics directly in the browser.
Offline Web Applications
HTML5 introduced application cache, which allows web applications to store data locally and operate offline. This has major implications for the development of Progressive Web Apps (PWAs).
What is the main goal of HTML5?
To introduce new multimedia elements
Support multimedia, readable by humans
To replace all previous HTML versions
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