There's a new dawn: on the web and in your hand - on the mobile, that is. The richness of the web and the experience on your shiny new mobile device are not just possible because of the superior hardware behind these things. Sure, that's important, but the hidden gems are HTML5 and CSS3. JavaScript, too, cause the richer, client-side experience is definitely enhanced with some smart (Java)scripting.So, you may not even know that you are already using this technology for some of the stuff you do in your daily life. But, for those in the tech-world, it may be of interest to find out what these technologies are all about. HTML5 is the next progression of HTML 4.x, and with the stage having been set for Web 2.0 in the past few years, it was but a matter of time, to upgrade this technology. HTML5 has a number of new capabilities: new tags, web forms and web sockets, geo-location, and much more. Though a bit dated (as of today), the following is a comprehensive introduction to HTML5. Well, and if you've been through the above, then it's also very interesting to get to know how HTML5 and CSS3 are playing a key role in the mobile domain. Check this other great overview for building rich mobile apps with these technologies.
Building Rich Mobile Apps with HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript
If you've not yet got onto the bandwagon to learn these technologies, then it's time you did - 'cause this is going to be new web technology stack. So, better get going, and create those great sites and apps.
