What can you learn about HTML5 web development trends?

2 Media support

Another benefit of HTML5 is that it supports native media playback, without the need for external plugins or libraries. You can use the <audio> and <video> elements to embed audio and video files in your web pages, and control them with the HTML5 media API. You can also use the <canvas> element to draw graphics and animations with JavaScript, or the <svg> element to display scalable vector graphics. These elements allow you to create rich and interactive media experiences for your users.

3 Forms and inputs

HTML5 also enhances the functionality and usability of web forms and inputs. It provides new input types, such as email, date, color, range, and search, that validate the user input and display appropriate controls. It also adds new attributes, such as placeholder, autofocus, required, and pattern, that improve the user experience and reduce the need for JavaScript validation. Moreover, HTML5 supports the FormData object, which allows you to send form data as key-value pairs, without reloading the page.

4 Offline storage

Another feature of HTML5 that you should be aware of is offline storage, which enables you to store data on the client-side, even when the user is offline or has a poor network connection. You can use the localStorage and sessionStorage objects to store key-value pairs of data in the browser, or the IndexedDB API to store larger and more complex data in a database-like structure. You can also use the Cache API to cache web resources, such as images, scripts, and stylesheets, for faster loading.

7 Here’s what else to consider

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