Head First HTML5 Programming: Building Web Apps with JavaScript

Head First HTML5 Programming, Building Web Apps with JavaScript--------------------------------------------------What can HTML5 do for you? If you're a web developer looking to usethis new version of HTML, you might be wondering how much has reallychanged. Head First HTML5 Programming introduces the key features --including improved text elements, audio and video tags, geolocation,and the Canvas drawing surface -- and uses concrete examples and exercisesto apply and reinforce these concepts. You'll learn how HTML5, Javascript,and CSS3 will help create fast, interactive sites with fewer plugins.* Get the low-down on changes to the basic HTML markup * Explore CSS3,and discover how it compliments HTML5 * Understand JavaScript's relationshipto HTML5 * Learn HTML5's new font, multicolumn, and text capabilities* Bring out your inner artist with Canvas * Use the technology to addaudio and video * Take advantage of local storage and databases * Learnhow HTML5 deals with geolocation, multitouch, and more We think yourtime is too valuable to waste struggling with new concepts. Usingthe latest research in cognitive science and learning theory to crafta multi-sensory learning experience, Head First HTML5 Programming usesa visually rich format designed for the way your brain works, not atext-heavy approach that puts you to sleep.--------------------------------------------------Author Biography: Eric Freeman is described by Head First series co-creatorKathy Sierra as one of those rare individuals fluent in the language,practice, and culture of multiple domains from hipster hacker, to corporateVP, engineer, think tank. Professionally, Eric recently ended nearlya decade as a media company executive, having held the position ofCTOof Disney Online & Disney.com at The Walt Disney Company. Eric is nowdevoting his time to WickedlySmart.com and lives with his wife andyoung daughter on Bainbridge Island. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Sciencefrom Yale University. Elisabeth Freeman researches new technologiesat the Walt Disney Internet Group, focusing most recently on DigitalRights Management, content standards, new media formats, and videoon demand over the Internet. In her free time, she is learning XSLTand Objective-C/Cocoa on her Macintosh iBook.