Description

HTML5 and CSS3 for the Real World is your perfect introduction to the latest generation of web technologies. This easy-to-follow guide covers everything you need to know to get started today. You'll master the semantic markup available in HTML5, as well as how to use CSS3 to create amazing-looking websites without resorting to complex workarounds.

You'll learn how to:

Lose that pesky Flash habit by embracing native HTML5 video
Set type that truly supports your message
Build intelligent web forms that users will love!
Design modern web apps the shine on mobile devices
Create dynamic, efficient graphics on the fly with SVG and canvas
Use shiny new APIs to add geolocation and offline functionality
Build your own full featured HTML5 website, the HTML5 Herald

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.