HTML and CSS Reference
In-Depth Information
Where RIA technologies of the past—like Java, Flash, and Silverlight—could target nearly
all web browsers and PCs, they are having trouble finding a true foothold in the area of con-
nectedapps(especially onplatformswheretheyarerestricted fromrunning,likeiOS).Thisis
where HTML5 Canvas can really make a difference. With true cross-platform execution, ap-
plicationsruninthewebbrowsercanbemadeavailabletothewidestaudiencepossible.Soon
these applications will be enhanced with 3D graphics and have the ability to communicate
withoneanotherviatechnologiesliketheElectroServersocketserver.Onecanenvisionaday
in the near future where technology platforms fade away, and the web-connected app world
simply works, regardless of screen or location. This is the promise of HTML5—especially
HTML5 Canvas. So, now that you have the tools to begin, what do you plan to build?