HTML5 is a new version of the HTML standard that is still being developed. It aims to expand HTML to better support rich web applications. Some key points:
- A WHATWG group started developing HTML5 in 2004 as browsers evolved beyond HTML4. It addresses issues like video playback and richer forms that HTML4 could not.
- HTML5 is an application-centered language that introduces new semantic elements like <section>, <article>, and <nav> to better structure pages. It also adds new form input types, canvas, and video elements.
- While the HTML5 spec is large, browsers do not need to fully implement it to start using new features. Developers can use features now and provide