HTML Versions
HTML Version Different versions of HTML use different tags for some types of content, although they more similar than different overall, especially at the beginner level covered in this book. Here’s a quick comparison of the HTML versions you may encounter: HTML4 A very stable, universally accepted code set, which is also fairly forgiving of [...]



What’s New in HTML5?
Before we start programming HTML5, let’s take a quick look at what’s new in HTML5.
New DOCTYPE and Character Set
First of all, true to design principle 3—simplification—the DOCTYPE for web pages has been greatly simplified. Compare, for example, ...
Understanding Style Sheets
Of course, a single style won't transform a Web page into a work of art. It may make your paragraphs red, but to infuse your Web sites with great design, you need many different styles. A collection of ...
In plain language usage, an object is a thing—any kind of thing. An object has properties. Perhaps it is a ball—round, 6 cm in diameter, shiny, and red. Objects can do things. A ball can roll and bounce. In the ... 
