HTML5 Now: A Step-by-Step Video Tutorial for Getting Started Today (Voices That Matter) [Hardcover]

Tantek Çelik (Author)

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Product Description

HTML5, touted as the most important change to the Web since the development of CSS, is now widely adopted by browser makers and supported by numerous hardware devices, including Apple iPhone and iPad and Google Android. Because implementation is so new, designers and developers are just cracking the surface as they begin using the markup language in existing or newly developed Web sites, and for designing across multiple platforms.

This 2½-hour training video with supporting 96 page reference guide containing code examples gives you a solid introduction to HTML5 and explains in detail how you can start using it today. Whether you’re an HTML standards advocate using mobile devices, a Flash developer wanting to pick up additional skills for your toolset, or simply taking your first steps in HTML5, by the end of this video you’ll have the most important information about HTML5 to use it now, including:

• The key features that have changed in HTML5 and how to transition from HTML 4 and XHTML
  

• New HTML5 improvements in semantics and interface elements such as forms
  

• Support for native vector graphics, audio, and video

• Progressive enhancement techniques that take advantage of new HTML5 semantics while keeping your content compatible 

Run time: 2h 43m 47s

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HTML5, touted as the most important change to the Web since the development of CSS, is now widely adopted by browser makers and supported by numerous hardware devices, including Apple iPhone and iPad and Google Android. Because implementation is so new, designers and developers are just cracking the surface as they begin using the markup language in existing or newly developed Web sites, and for designing across multiple platforms.

This 2½-hour training video with supporting 96 page reference guide containing code examples gives you a solid introduction to HTML5 and explains in detail how you can start using it today. Whether you’re an HTML standards advocate using mobile devices, a Flash developer wanting to pick up additional skills for your toolset, or simply taking your first steps in HTML5, by the end of this video you’ll have the most important information about HTML5 to use it now, including:

• The key features that have changed in HTML5 and how to transition from HTML 4 and XHTML
  

• New HTML5 improvements in semantics and interface elements such as forms
  

• Support for native vector graphics, audio, and video

• Progressive enhancement techniques that take advantage of new HTML5 semantics while keeping your content compatible 

Run time: 2h 43m 47s

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: New Riders Press; DVD/Pap edition (July 30, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321719913
• ISBN-13: 978-0321719911
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #76,375 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent HTML4 to HTML5 Intro for Busy Web Ninjas, July 28, 2010

By	macappsaddict (CA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HTML5 Now: A Step-by-Step Video Tutorial for Getting Started Today (Voices That Matter) (Hardcover)

This dvd + book set turned out to be the "HTML4 to HTML5 transition" resource I was looking for.

Delivered like a screencast, the presenter went through a mix of HTML5 demos, website examples, and general instruction. I purchased this set just to read the book, but put the video on anyway, and was surprised to find myself watching and following along with the book. The presenter is highly-knowledgeable, articulate, and even kept my attention as he went through things I'd normally skip in print - like the history of HTML.

The "reference guide" book is included in BOTH paperback and PDF formats. (Thank you publishers for not making me have to decide which format to purchase!) It has a couple errors in the code examples, and is light in element attribute/object information, but for what must have been a quick rush to print, it's thorough enough to be a standalone book. You can definitely start integrating HTML5 into your code after reading (even if you don't watch the video).

And {{{ SPOILER INFO }}} at the end of the video, the instructor reveals that he created the presentation slides using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. He includes a link to the source code/live version on the DVD.

Highly recommended for busy web designers who want to get up-to-speed on HTML5; especially if you like your information delivered in a screencast format, a quick-read book, or a combo of both.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource, August 28, 2010

By	S. Sullivan "web developer" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: HTML5 Now: A Step-by-Step Video Tutorial for Getting Started Today (Voices That Matter) (Hardcover)

I see the previous reviewer felt Tantek was dry. I'm sorry, I didn't feel that way AT ALL. He's very informative. He's brilliant. He's been involved in the development of HTML5 (and microformats). Years ago, he led the development for Internet Explorer 5 for Mac--which was an amazing browser in its day--so he's a tech person who knows his stuff. It's sad that people expect to be entertained on a subject like this. I wasn't bored for a moment.

This is a 2 hour video, so it can't be completely comprehensive (for a 900 page spec, neither can the books). It's definitely boiled down to the good parts with enough information to get you up to speed and get your sites converted to (or new sites built in) HTML5--to whatever degree you decide to implement it at this point. Regardless, if you're a visual or auditory learner, this is a title worth consuming. There's a 100 page PDF that accompanies the video. So I watched/listened to the video while I was doing things, and then I had the 50 page printed book and 100 page pdf to refer to as needed. It's definitely a win-win. :) Highly recommended!

2 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Fell Asleep, August 3, 2010

By	Tranquilraven "Tranquilraven" (Boise) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HTML5 Now: A Step-by-Step Video Tutorial for Getting Started Today (Voices That Matter) (Hardcover)

Sorry, but this video is not worth 44 or even 26 dollars. The way he presents the material is very boring to say the least. Save your money for one of the books that is coming out later. You can tell this guy is not a trainer, it is hard to follow the video because his presentation is so boring. All he did is put together a home made video and tried to explain the history of html, then after you got finished with the history lesson he tried explaining html5 by showing you other peoples code but he is very bad at presenting his point.