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Learn HTML5: The Modern Standard of Web Development

What is HTML5?

HTML5 is the latest version of HyperText Markup Language (HTML) – the standard language used to create and structure content on the web. Released by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and the Web Hypertext Application Technology Working Group (WHATWG), HTML5 introduced new elements, attributes, and behaviors to improve the user experience and modernize the web.
It builds on the foundation of previous versions but adds powerful features that support modern multimedia, enhance user interaction, and enable better mobile and cross-platform development.

Key Features of HTML5
1.New Semantic Elements
HTML5 introduced several semantic tags that make code more readable and accessible. Examples include:

These elements help search engines and screen readers understand the structure and meaning of web pages more clearly. 2.Improved Multimedia Support HTML5 natively supports audio and video playback without the need for plugins like Flash. and

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