Draw attention with mark
Other than allowing Marks everywhere to rejoice that they have an element that shares their name, HTML 5 introduces mark as a way to highlight text to indicate its relevance to the user. Read on as we...
View ArticleAside Revisited
Since the HTML5 specification is not yet final, we can expect changes to improve on the good bits and cut out the bad bits. aside — a misunderstood good bit — has now been tweaked based on feedback...
View ArticleHTML5 Doctor Speaking and Training Appearances
Even after slaving away at the web’s operating table, the HTML5 Doctors still find time to speak about HTML5 at industry events. We’d like to make sure you don’t miss out on future chances to see the...
View ArticleThe dl element
The <dl> element existed in HTML 4, but it’s been repurposed in HTML5. Let the Doctor explain what’s changed and how it can be used. It’s all in the description In HTML 4, <dl> was...
View ArticleYou can still use div
“Sorry, can you say that again?”, I hear you ask. Certainly: you can still use <div>! Despite HTML5 bringing us new elements like <article>, <section>, and <aside>, the...
View ArticleGo offline with application cache
HTML5 introduces new methods for enabling a web site or web application to function without a network connection. When you’re working on a mobile connection and your signal drops, or you just have no...
View ArticleDocument Outlines
Updated 21/01/2014 by Dr. Steve Document outlines have changed a bit in HTML5. For a start, they’re actually in the spec (and have been for years – (2008). The HTML5 Doctor is here to explain what...
View ArticlePushing and Popping with the History API
Until recently, we developers couldn’t to do much with the state and history of the browser. We could check the number of items in the history and push users forwards and backwards, but this provides...
View ArticleHTML5 Doctor Drop-In Clinic
Got an itch? A problem that’s slowing you down? Need someone to answer your question? If email just doesn’t quite patch you up, you should stop by the HTML5 Doctor IRC channel. Originally set up by...
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Let’s Talk about Semantics
It’s time we had “the talk”. I could get you a book or recommend some sites from Dr Mike’s special bookmarks folder, but the best way to make sure you get the right idea is to do it myself. I’m talking...
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