HTML5 and CSS3 For 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!

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introducing HTML5 and CSS3
Chapter 2. Markup, HTML5 Style
Chapter 3. More HTML5 Semantics
Chapter 4. HTML5 Forms
Chapter 5. HTML5 Audio and Video
Chapter 6. Introducing CSS3
Chapter 7. CSS3 Gradients and Multiple Backgrounds
Chapter 8. CSS3 Transforms and Transitions
Chapter 9. Embedded Fonts and Multicolumn Layouts
Chapter 10. Geolocation, Offline Web Apps, and Web Storage
Chapter 11. Canvas, SVG, and Drag and Drop

Appendix A: Modernizr
Appendix B: WAI-ARIA
Appendix C: Microdata