HTML5 is an evolution of the HTML standard that aims to improve semantics, introduce new APIs, and support new multimedia features. Some key points:
- It was first proposed in 2004 by the Web Hypertext Application Technology Working Group (WHATWG) and later endorsed by the W3C.
- New semantic elements like <header>, <nav>, <article>, and <footer> were introduced to better describe document sections.
- Multimedia capabilities were expanded with new <video>, <audio>, and <canvas> elements.
- Form validation and new input types like email, url, number and date were added.
- Offline web apps, local storage, and drag and drop were
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