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Reader Question: What are -webkit- and -moz-?

We recently got a question from Jack, a reader of Head First HTML5 Programming, about the CSS used in the example in Chapter 3. In this example, we create a web application that creates a playlist from songs the user types into a form field on the web page, and of...

Ten things every developer (and manager) should know about HTML5

Learn ten things every web developer (not to mention every web developer manager) should know about HTML5. You never know this information just might be the make/break tip for your next startup, or it might even get you that new raise. In the worst case you've got some good geek tips for your next geek mixer.

Why learn HTML5 for the holidays?

There are many good reasons to learn HTML5. One really great one is the <canvas> element. This element gives you the ability to add graphics and animation to your page without any plugins. If you're at all interested in HTML5, you've very likely seen some...

Scott Berkun on leadership and teams

I recently had a chance to interview Scott Berkun, who has just self-published a collection of his essays in Mindfire: Big Ideas for Curious Minds. Scott has been a programmer, project manager, team leader (currently at Wordpress.com), public speaker, and, of...

Reader Question: Sequel to Head First Design Patterns?

@erictfree reviewing Visitor in GoF reminded me a lot of the Duck example for Strategy in HFDP. Plan sequel covering other patterns? Thanks for the question Nick. We've talked about following up Head First Design Patterns in a number of different ways, from...

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