HTML 5

HTML 5

1. What is it ?

   • It is the fifth revision of the HTML language. This new version (still under development), and in conjunction with CSS3, defines the new web development standards.
     • Characteristics
       • New semantic labels to structure the HTML documents, aimed at replacing the need to have a <div> tag that identify each block of the page.
       • The new multimedia elements as <audio> and <video>
       • The integration of scalable vector graphics (SVG) replacing the generic <object>, and a new element <canvas> that allows us to draw on it.
       • The change, redefinition or standardization of some elements, such as <a>, <cite> or <menu>.
       • MathML for formulas mathematics.
       • Storage local on the side of the client.
       • New specific content elements such as: <footer> <nav> <section> <article>
       • New form controls, such as calendar, date, time, url, mail and search