HTML5 & CSS3 in The Real World
eBook Details:
- Paperback: 400 pages
- Publisher: WOW! eBook; 1st edition (June 7, 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0980846900
- ISBN-13: 978-0980846904
eBook Description:
HTML5 & CSS3 in The Real World
HTML5 & CSS3 for the Real World will show you how to create dynamic websites using these new technologies. No fluff or hype here – Only fun, effective techniques you can start using today.
This easy-to-follow guide covers everything you need to know to get started today. You’ll master the new semantic markup available in HTML5, as well as how to use CSS3 without sacrificing clean markup or resorting to complex workarounds.
This book will teach you how to:
- understand the new semantic markup available in HTML5
- set type that truly supports your message with @font-face
- build intelligent, self-validating web forms your users will love!
- construct modern web apps that shine in a mobile environment
- create data-rich, efficient graphics on the fly with SVG and canvas
- use shiny-new APIs to add geolocation and offline functionality
This easy-to-follow guide is illustrated with lots of examples and there’s also a cool demo site to work with!
From the Back Cover
HTML5 and CSS3 for the Real World is ideal for any web designer or developer who wants to start using the latest generation of web technologies in their everyday work.
This book will teach you how to:
- understand the new semantic markup available in HTML5
- use CSS3 to make sites beautiful without sacrificing clean markup or resorting to complex workarounds
- employ native HTML5 video and audio in your pages
- use web fonts to enrich a site’s typography
- make web applications accessible using WAI-ARIA
- make the most of the new HTML form elements.
This easy-to-follow guide is illustrated with lots of examples, and leads readers through the process of creating great websites from start to finish using HTML5 and CSS3.
It also features:
- details on all the new HTML5 and CSS3 elements and features
- information on the current level of browser support
- advice for creating great experiences for all users thanks to progressive enhancement.
HTML5 & CSS3 for the Real World will show you how to create dynamic websites using these new technologies. No fluff or hype here – Only fun, effective techniques you can start using today.
This easy-to-follow guide covers everything you need to know to get started today. You’ll master the new semantic markup available in HTML5, as well as how to use CSS3 without sacrificing clean markup or resorting to complex workarounds.
This book will teach you how to:
- understand the new semantic markup available in HTML5
- set type that truly supports your message with @font-face
- build intelligent, self-validating web forms your users will love!
- construct modern web apps that shine in a mobile environment
- create data-rich, efficient graphics on the fly with SVG and canvas
- use shiny-new APIs to add geolocation and offline functionality
This easy-to-follow guide is illustrated with lots of examples and there’s also a cool demo site to work with!
About the Authors
Estelle Weyl
Estelle is a consulting web developer and writes for Community MX. She speaks about web development on occasion, and has a full time job as Senior Web Developer for a small start-up. She’s been coding CSS, XHTML, JavaScript and PHP since 1999, table-less CSS since 2003.
Louis Lazaris
Louis is a freelance web developer, designer, and writer. He lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and has been involved in the web development industry in various forms for more than 10 years.
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