The Definitive Guide to HTML5will provide you with the breadth of information that you need to start creating the next generation of HTML5 websites. It covers all of the base knowledge required for standards-compliant, semantic, modern website creation. It also covers the full HTML5 ecosystem and the associated APIs that complement the core HTML5 language. The Definitive Guide to HTML5begins by tackling the basics of HTML5, making sure that you know best practices and key uses of all of the important elements, including those new to HTML5. This section also covers usage of CSS2 and CSS3, JavaScript, and DOM manipulation, ensuring that you are proficient in all core aspects of modern website creation. The next part of the book covers the associated W3C APIs that surround the HTML5 specification. You will achieve a thorough working knowledge of the geolocation API, web storage, the communications API, and the new drag and drop functionality. The Definitive Guide to HTML5then dives into the key media enhancements of HTML5 and its surrounding technologies: Canvas, SVG, video and audio. The book rounds off with high-level coverage of concurrent programming, security, offline applications, and testing and debugging HTML5. What you'll learn How to use all of the core features of HTML5 How to make the most of the APIs that surround HTML5, such as geolocation, WebStorage, and drag and drop How to leverage the media capabilities of the modern web: Canvas, SVG, audio, and video Who this book is for Web developers and designers who want to increase their HTML5 skills to create modern, standards-compliant websites.