Summary

HTML5 Cookbook provides an overview and examples of new HTML 5 features and related JavaScript APIs. The cookbook series aims to provide short, targeted chapters that solve real world problems, and for simple use-cases, this book provides that.

Most of the material in the book could be found in online tutorials, but it provides a good overview of the available technologies in a single place. I wouldn’t recommend this for developers who are already using/familiar with HTML 5, but it could be a great foundation for newbies who want to absorb a lot quickly. Personally, I felt that I had a solid foundation to start working with HTML 5 technologies after reading through the examples.

In a Nutshell:

• Good compilation of intro material for HTML 5 and friends.

• Filled with useful internet references.

• Recipes are rather basic, but complete and well-written.

• Great coverage of accessibility issues.

• Probably less useful once the basics are understood.