Getting Started With HTML5: 10 Getting Started with HTML5 Resources & Tools
Written by LBSzone
Friday, 28 September 2012
If you develop web apps and services or mobile apps, or perhaps are
considering porting your apps to mobile / tablet devices then there's no
doubt that HTML5 is an important consideration. And so, here's a list
of 10 articles and resources that will be useful to those interested in
learning more about HTML5.
10 Getting Started with HTML5 Resources & Tools:
w3schools is a fine resource with some excellent, basic html and html5
information, sample code, and testing tools. See common sample code,
getting started materials, and see your code in an emulator to test
prior to deployment.
How to make an html5 app for iOS - here's a basic but complete tutorial on how to develop a simple offline app for use on iPhone5... a good way to get started.
CodeProject has a very extensive resource for getting started with HTML5 - an
introduction to all the new functionality and new elements are provided.
HTML5 Specification - Something for all developers is the official WC3 specification for
HTML5. This is absolutely everything you need to get rolling with html5
and a fine addition to your library.
HTML5 presentation - a complete online web presentation in slideshow format, complete
with sample code and examples. Simple in concept but pretty darned
useful and cool!
Is your browser html5 compliant? This online testing tool provides a score n your web browsers'
compatibility with html5. There's also a comparison matrix provided as
well
HTML5 & CSS3 for the Real World - Provided by SitePoint, this free e-book can help get you started with
html5. This easy-to-follow guide covers everything you need to know to
get started today. You'll master the new semantic markup available in
HTML5, as well as how to use CSS3 without sacrificing clean markup or
resorting to complex workarounds.
HTML5 First Look - perhaps video is your thing so here's some free video training on
HTML5 from Lynda.com. In HTML5 First Look, author James Williamson
introduces the newest HTML specification, providing a high-level
overview of HTML5 in its current state, how it differs from HTML4, the
current level of support in various browsers and mobile devices, and how
the specification might evolve in the future.
The HTML5 Timeline (Source: Agup, Esri)
Embarcadero HTML5 Builder- a handy tool for developers, HTML5 Builder is a complete development
solution designed to support all popular devices, browsers, and servers
using standard web technologies, enabling developers to build web and
mobile applications with a single effort - target multiple mobile
operating systems (web, iOS, Android, Blackberry Windows Phone). A
commercial product although a free trial is available
Mosync Reload App Development Tool - Mosync tools now provide Support and Debugging of HTML5/JavaScript
Apps. MoSync Reload Beta 4 (available for download at
http://www.mosync.com/reload), the rapid development tool for native
mobile app development using standard web technologies, provides
functionality for debugging HTML5/JavaScript apps in the Reload
environment
Using QR Codes to Deliver Maps Electronically - cartographers
are tapping into technology in the form of Quick Response Codes (QR
codes) to help promote, sell and deliver maps electronically. Ted
Florence discusses QR codes, what they are and how they are useful for
maps and map producers.
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There's no question that if you want a head start in your career as a
GIS Analyst, programmer, or other technology professional that Python
programming is a must. Just look around on twitter, follow some geo
hacks on Google +, check out the developer resources, and attend a
GeoGeek meetup of WhereCamp and you'll hear about python.
58% Use Location-based Apps Despite Privacy Concerns- A telephone poll of 1,000 Americans shows that many people are concerned
about geolocation, which uses data from a computer or mobile device to
identify a physical location
The Really Big List of Mapping, Geo location Mobile developer resources, APIs and Tools - The Mobile Ecosystem... no question that mobile is huge and
the opportunity for developers, in particular, geo developers! There's
loads of developer resources on the web so to help the developer,
here's a listing of just some of the fine dev resources, blogs,
toolsets and more to consider when developing or porting your app to a
smartphone or Tablet.
Mobile Technology Feature - Top 10 Business Apps for Android - Android has become one of the most popular mobile operating systems
in the world due to advanced software, competitive manufacturers, and an
app market that is filled with exciting and useful applications. Read
on for this fine Top 10 List compiled by tech writer, Blake Sanders
ArcGIS.com Mashup Tutorial with Flickr and Foursquare data-
Here's a simple "how to" tutorial on working with the free ArcGIS.com
to easily import KML or RSS data from Flickr and foursquare into ArcGIS
to create your own custom map mashup.
Most Users of Free Photo Apps Say Adding Cool Effects is Most Useful - Adding cool effects
to photos was rated as the most useful thing by more than halfof
consumers surveyed using free online photography services, according to
CatchFree a free
online service that helps people find the best free mobile and web applications
to perform useful tasks.
Flickr GPS Photo Tag Tip - Here's a tip for Flickr users who want to share their GPS information
with their photos. note, in order to do this you'll need to be
capturing photos using a GPS-enabled or GPS-aware camera (see you're
smartphone hardware settings to ensure that GPS or location sharing is
turned "ON)".
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The Underground Guide To The iPhone:
The iPhone is – if I may say so – one of the greatest mobile
revolutions of the past decade. More and more, mobile phones seem to
materialize out of our wildest dreams. Because of the tight integration
of third-party applications, you can do nearly everything with your
device — be it gaming, working, fooling around, and of course phoning.
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