I had used the Henri Sivonen’s HTML5 validator when I started using HTML5 for this blog. The W3C validator now integrates with that engine. So you can test your HTML5 validation on the W3C validator. [Continue]
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ifacethoughtsRecollecting HTML Elements
How many HTML elements can you name in 5 minutes? This might engage you if you are interested in the markup. I have developed a bias against such short tests after falling prey to many, but this one really helped me. [Continue]
Using Markup To Communicate
The advantages of semantic markup are getting popular. I see that more developers are now getting involved in discussions and realize its need. By conveying the meaning and intent, semantic markup can help machines understand the context better. [Continue]
Towards Better Markup
Roger Johansson adds to Garret Dimon’s tips for a better markup. The total package can work as a reference material for anyone trying to work on markup. Like, a lot of times, I end up creating with classitis but gets cleaned up on careful inspection. [Continue]
W3C To Refocus On HTML Specification
Sam Ruby mentions Ian Hickson’s entry informing that the W3C is restarting the HTML specification effort (press release). Since it was decided that HTML was going to live, X/HTML 5 specification had been in focus. The good part is that the new activity is going to be open to contributions from the field. [Continue]
Is HTML 5 More Semantic?
Roger Johannson lists new elements in HTML 5, a working draft yet. It includes elements like article, aside, header, footer, nav, dialog and section. Simon Pieters has taken effort where you can get the full list. [Continue]
HTML Or XHTML? At fadtastic
My digging into the HTML v/s XHTML debate led me to write my latest article on fadtastic – The Invisible Design Decision. I had read a lot on this, but took some time to digest it. However in the light of new development from W3C, you might give a second thought to your decision to go with HTML or XHTML. [Continue]
HTML And XHTML Will Live Together
W3C is going to try and keep both of them alive (discussion here). The reason is that move from HTML to XHTML, SGML to XML is not just a syntactical shift, but a paradigm shift. And it has not be adopted very easily. [Continue]
Aptana IDE
I came across this open source IDE called Aptana. It includes support for JavaScript, HTML and CSS. It can be very useful for developing wireframe diagrams or even for creating the markup and CSS. [Continue]
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