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 t

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ New Riders Pub; 1st edition (January 1, 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
DVD-ROM ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0321719913
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0321719911
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.25 x 7.75 inches

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lpen

It's OK, but not as informative as you would expect.

Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2013

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It's OK, but not as informative as you would expect. Get some decent WROX books on HTML 5 and Jquery and you'll be good to go.

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Grace M.

Excellent HTML4 to HTML5 Intro for Busy Web Ninjas

Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2010

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.

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A frustrated buyer

NOTE: This is NOT a program that will teach ...

Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2014

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NOTE: This is NOT a program that will teach you HTML, it is rather a commentary on the differences between HTML5 and older versions. While it does a decent job of explaining those differences, it is not a tutorial.

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Pattira

Great introduction to HTML5

Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2013

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This is a good intro to HTML5 to me, so, I know what my weak point in the previous HTML was, and know what area I need to
continue to explore and emphasize on. It really helped me polish my own Website that I've lost touch with for five years.

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Tranquilraven

Fell Asleep

Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2010

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.

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S. Sullivan

Great Resource

Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2010

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!

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sacredcat

Excellent resource

Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2012

I found the book to be extremely useful and an excellent resource for HTML 5. Tantek is very thorough and very clear in his explanations about what designers have to do right now to make their sites HTML 5 compliant. The video was very well done and easy to follow. When reading the book and watching the video it was clear to me that Tantek is very passionate about sharing his knowledge and helping others learn to keep up with the latest developments of the web.

The main reason I took time to write this review was because I felt that the reviewer who gave 2 stars and said the video was boring (and like a history lesson) was being very unfair in reviewing this book.

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Rob Dolin

My new preferred format for tech reading

Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2010

The paper portion of this bundle was perfect. The prose was succicnt, the examples were well articulated, and after the quick read, I felt confident that I could upgrade a page or an entire site to HTML 5. I've already lent the book to a coworker who also found it to be a quick, efficient, and informative read.

I've spent days in the past digging through the weeds of 500+ page tech books with walls of text and incoherant examples. (As if the authors were paid by the page.) This book covers a ton of material in a crisp style with ample efficient, complete examples and useful references to relevant websites and validators. I hope that more tech books begin to follow this style.

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Nelson Therrien

Really good

Reviewed in Canada on May 28, 2013

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It was my first introduction to HTML5 and I really liked it.

This is a real DVD, so it plays on a regular DVD drive (not only on computers), which is great.

The topics covered are great and there's a little book (and a bigger one in PDF format) provided as well.

Excellent!

Shelman

Awesome

Reviewed in Canada on September 23, 2016

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