HTML 5 provides more flexibility to web developers and enables them to carry out most complicated tasks in programming. It also supports in developing interactive websites along with powerful and efficient applications. Read on to know more.
HTML5 is the latest buzz in the web and app development industry. This latest version of HTML addresses the needs and expectations of modern high tech websites. Slowly, it is becoming a new standard for all the modern web developers to develop websites in HTML5. So let's find out what are the reasons making this technology so happening.
Easily embed audio, video and other rich content:-
Earlier developers used to integrate some other tools like Flash or Silverlight, Flex or Javascript if they needed to add animations, video, music and Social Networking buttons to the websites. However, it was time-consuming and complex process. Now, with the help of HTML5, developers can easily embed video and audio, high quality graphics, charts and animation and many other rich content without using any plugins and third party tools.
Geolocation support:-
The new HTML 5 supports geolocation. With Geolocation, any one can find out the location of user via his IP address, wireless network connection or a dedicated GPS hardware. The new HTML5 geolocation APIs make the location directly available to any HTML5-compatible browser-based application.
Multiple browser support:-
Most of the modern, popular browsers (like Chrome, Firefox, Safari IE9 and Opera) support HTML5. The HTML5 doctype was created so that all browsers, even the oldest and the most annoying ones, like IE6 can use it. HTML5 is being built to make things easier and more cross browser friendly. Hence, in older IE browsers that are not compatible with new tags, developers can simply add a Javascript that will allow them to use the new elements easily.
Client-side database:-
HTML 5 provides a new SQL-based database API that enables storing data locally on the client side. It offers a fully defined and structured database storage. This allows the developer to save structured data by using a real SQL database. It is not a permanent database, but it allows to store a structured data, temporarily. This data can be accessed to support the web application. The data can also be accessed when the client is disconnected for a small interval of time. This database can be used to store emails or shopping cart items for an online shopping website.
Better forms:-
HTML5 enables designer to use fancier forms with improved text inputs, search boxes and other fields. It provides better interaction with other elements on the page. It also makes form validation native to HTML. Moreover, it offers user interface enhancements and reduced need for JavaScript.
In the coming years, HTML5 will become even better with many new features included. So, just be updated and start using HTML5 in your web development projects now.
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