Powerful HTML5 and CSS3 techniques you can use today!
HTML5 & CSS3 for the Real World is your perfect introduction to the latest generation of web development technologies. This easy-to-follow guide covers everything you need to get started. You’ll master the semantic markup available in HTML5, and discover how to use CSS3 to create amazing-looking websites without resorting to complex workarounds.
If you’ve picked up a copy of this book, it’s likely that you’ve dabbled to some degree in HTML and CSS. You might even be a bit of a seasoned pro in certain areas of markup, styling, or scripting, and now want to extend those skills further by dipping into the features and technologies associated with HTML5 and CSS3. Learning a new task can be difficult. You may have limited time to invest in poring over the official documentation and specifications for these web-based languages. You also might be turned off by some of the overly technical books that work well as references but provide little in the way of real-world, practical examples.
our goal with this book is to help you learn through hands-on, practical instruction that will assist you to tackle the real-world problems you face in building websites today—with a specific focus on HTML5 and CSS3. But this is more than just a step-by-step tutorial. Along the way, we’ll provide plenty of theory and technical information to help fill in any gaps in your understanding— the whys and hows of these new technologies—while doing our best not to overwhelm you with the sheer volume of cool new stuff.
Why should you learn HTML5 & CSS3?
It works on just about every platform, is compatible with older browsers, and handles errors gracefully. You can create powerful, easy-to-maintain, future-proof web pages.
Many common tasks are now simplified, putting more power in your hands.
Additionally, you’ll have the freedom to be more expressive in the semantics of your markup. No more tricky hacks or workarounds. Oh, and its easy to use and seriously fun!
So, perhaps the question is, why would you not learn HTML5 & CSS3?
What will I learn?
Lose that slightly embarassing Flash habit with clean, native HTML5 video
Set type that truly supports your message with @font-face
Tap into next-generation CSS sslectors and powerful new styling with CSS3
Use shiny-new APIs to build applications with location sensitivity and full offline functionality
Who should read this book? This book is aimed at Designers and front-end developers who want to learn about the latest generation of browser-based technologies. You should already have at least intermediate knowledge of HTML and CSS, as we won’t be spending any time covering the basics of markup and styles. Instead, we’ll focus on teaching you what new powers are available to you in the form of HTML5 and CSS3.
Some parts of the book require some basic familiarity with JavaScript, but they’re not critical. If you’re unfamiliar with JavaScript, there’s no harm in skipping over them for now, returning later when you’re better acquainted with it.
