Monday, August 6, 2012

HTML 5 New Era

HTML 5 isn't just a tweak or two different from its predecessor, HTML 4. There is a rather large difference between the two. HTML 5 is used as a primary resource for some sites, and other sites use it only when required. Eventually the web be completely founded and based on HTML 5. The internet will evolve to a much higher platform.
HTML 5 involves new markup codes. These new codes allow quite a few signature improvements such as:  section, article, footer, audio, video, progress, nav, meter, time, aside, and canvas. These improvements are the highlighted tags in HTML 5. For less tech savvy people, this means better visual and auditory sites. These tags are already implemented across many sites, primarily the Video and Audio tags are used. These are welcomed as a savior from Adobe Flash and Microsoft Silver Light products. With HTML 5 there will be no required secondary software to run. If everything is natively run from the browser, the web will be much quicker and more accessible.  YouTube is already starting to use HTML 5, among other popular sites. Many more are sure to follow within the next five years. With revision 5, HTML can use inline SVG and MathML. This in turn will provide a much needed improvement for mathematically enhanced sites, like programs colleges and universities use to teach online courses. These sites are a perfect example of where HTML 5 is improving the user experience.
Since no secondary programs will be needed, applications or add-ons like Adobe Flash are no longer going to need secondary software installed.  Videos and music will load without the user needing to install any extra software, and games will be able to run straight from the internet instead of from a disk. Simply put: Computers will only need to be running the browser. No more add-ons. The only use for secondary add-ons will be interactive flash games. This will also greatly reduce the risk of Spyware or Virus's.
Since video will be run in the browser without the use of Flash or Microsoft Silverlight, users will be able to see video on almost any device (that supports HTML 5) without any lag or hesitation. Audio will also load with a native player, to avoid illegal downloads and obnoxiously designed media player interfaces. Native media content will allow for a much improved user experience.
What this means for users: HTML 5 will bring a better user experience, faster computers and more content. Not having to use add-ons will provide a safer browsing environment, with less chance to acquire Viruses or Spyware. Even with these advancements, the main advantage is for developers. HTML

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