HTML Overview

Feature/Function Description Example Use Case Purpose
Semantic HTML Using HTML elements that convey meaning, improving accessibility and SEO. <header><nav><main><footer> Create a well-structured, accessible, and SEO-friendly web page. Improving web page structure, accessibility, and SEO.
Form Validation Using built-in HTML5 form validation attributes to ensure user input is valid. <input type="email" required> Create a form that validates user input before submission. Ensuring user input is valid and improving user experience.
Data Attributes Using custom attributes to store additional information on HTML elements. <div data-id="123"> Store additional data on HTML elements for use in JavaScript. Storing custom data on HTML elements.
Multimedia Elements Using HTML5 elements to embed audio, video, and other multimedia content. <video><source src="movie.mp4" type="video/mp4"></video> Embed multimedia content in a web page. Adding audio, video, and other multimedia content to web pages.
SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) Using vector-based images that scale without losing quality. <svg><circle cx="50" cy="50" r="40"/></svg> Create a scalable, resolution-independent graphic. Improving image quality and scalability.
Responsive Web Design Designing web pages that adapt to different screen sizes and devices. @media (max-width: 600px) { /*...*/ } Create a web page that looks great on various devices and screen sizes. Improving user experience on different devices and screen sizes.
Web Components Creating reusable, encapsulated, and custom HTML elements. <template><custom-element> and class CustomElement extends HTMLElement { /*...*/ } Create a reusable and encapsulated custom HTML element. Improving code reusability and modularity.
Canvas API Using a drawable region on an HTML page for rendering graphics, charts, and animations. <canvas> and const ctx = canvas.getContext('2d'); /*...*/ Create a dynamic, interactive, or animated graphic. Rendering graphics, charts, and animations.
Shadow DOM Encapsulating the DOM and CSS of a web component, preventing style leaks and conflicts. const shadowRoot = element.attachShadow({ mode: 'open' }); /*...*/ Create an encapsulated web component with its own DOM and CSS. Improving component encapsulation and preventing style conflicts.
HTML Template Using a template to store reusable HTML fragments that are not rendered initially. <template><p>Hello, <span class="name"></span>!</p></template> Create a reusable HTML fragment for use in JavaScript. Improving code reusability and modularity.
Custom Data Validation Using the `pattern` attribute to enforce custom data validation rules. <input type="text" pattern="[a-zA-Z0-9]+"> Create a form input that accepts only specific patterns. Ensuring user input meets specific requirements.
Input Types Using various input types for better user experience and mobile optimization. <input type="date"><input type="color"> Create a form with optimized inputs for various data types. Improving user experience and mobile optimization.
Accessibility (ARIA) Using ARIA attributes to improve web accessibility for assistive technologies. <button aria-label="Close"> Create an accessible web page that works well with assistive technologies. Improving web accessibility.
HTML5 Drag and Drop Using HTML5 Drag and Drop API to create interactive interfaces. <div draggable="true"> and element.addEventListener('dragstart', /*...*/) Create an interface that allows users to drag and drop elements. Improving user interaction and experience.
HTML5 Local Storage Using the `localStorage` and `sessionStorage` objects to store data on the client-side. localStorage.setItem('key', 'value') and sessionStorage.getItem('key') Store user preferences or data temporarily on the client-side. Improving performance and user experience.
HTML5 History API Manipulating browser history for single-page applications and smooth navigation. history.pushState({}, '', 'new-url') and window.addEventListener('popstate', /*...*/) Create a single-page application with smooth navigation. Improving user experience and performance.
HTML5 Offline Capabilities Using the `manifest` attribute and Service Workers for offline web applications. <html manifest="cache.manifest"> and navigator.serviceWorker.register('sw.js') Create a web application that works offline or with poor network conditions. Improving user experience and reliability.
HTML5 Geolocation API Using the Geolocation API to access the user's location data. navigator.geolocation.getCurrentPosition(success, error) Create a location-aware web application. Improving user experience and providing location-based services.
HTML5 Fullscreen API Using the Fullscreen API to display web content in fullscreen mode. element.requestFullscreen() and document.exitFullscreen() Create a web application that can be displayed in fullscreen mode. Improving user experience and presentation.
HTML5 Web Workers Using Web Workers for background processing and multithreading in web applications. const worker = new Worker('worker.js') Create a web application that performs background processing or multithreading. Improving performance and user experience.
HTML5 Server-Sent Events Using Server-Sent Events (SSE) for real-time updates from the server. const eventSource = new EventSource('sse.php') Create a web application that receives real-time updates from the server. Improving user experience and providing real-time data.
HTML5 WebSocket Using WebSocket for bidirectional communication between client and server. const socket = new WebSocket('ws://example.com/socket') Create a web application with real-time, bidirectional communication. Improving user experience and enabling real-time interactions.
HTML5 WebRTC Using WebRTC for real-time communication, such as video conferencing and file sharing. const peerConnection = new RTCPeerConnection() Create a web application with real-time communication features. Improving user experience and enabling real-time communication.
HTML5 Canvas Drawing Using Canvas API for drawing shapes, lines, and text on the canvas. context.fillRect(x, y, width, height) Create a web application with custom graphics and animations. Improving user experience and enabling custom visualizations.
HTML5 Canvas Transformations Using Canvas API for transforming the canvas, such as rotation, scaling, and translation. context.rotate(angle) Create a web application with advanced graphics and animations. Improving user experience and enabling advanced visualizations.
HTML5 Canvas Gradients Using Canvas API for creating linear and radial gradients on the canvas. const gradient = context.createLinearGradient(x1, y1, x2, y2) Create a web application with custom gradients and visual effects. Improving user experience and enabling custom visualizations.
HTML5 Canvas Patterns Using Canvas API for creating and using patterns on the canvas. const pattern = context.createPattern(image, repetition) Create a web application with custom patterns and visual effects. Improving user experience and enabling custom visualizations.
HTML5 Canvas Text Using Canvas API for drawing and styling text on the canvas. context.font = '24px Arial' and context.fillText('Hello', x, y) Create a web application with custom text and visual effects. Improving user experience and enabling custom visualizations.
HTML5 Canvas Shadows Using Canvas API for adding shadows to shapes and text on the canvas. context.shadowOffsetX = 5 and context.shadowColor = 'rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5)' Create a web application with custom shadows and visual effects. Improving user experience and enabling custom visualizations.
HTML5 Canvas Compositing Using Canvas API for compositing shapes and text on the canvas. context.globalCompositeOperation = 'destination-over' Create a web application with advanced compositing and visual effects. Improving user experience and enabling advanced visualizations.
HTML5 Web Components Creating reusable, custom HTML elements with encapsulated functionality and styling. class MyComponent extends HTMLElement { /*...*/ } Create a web application with custom, reusable components. Improving code organization, reusability, and maintainability.
HTML5 Shadow DOM Encapsulating the DOM and styles of a web component to prevent conflicts. const shadowRoot = element.attachShadow({ mode: 'open' }) Create a web application with encapsulated components. Improving code organization, reusability, and maintainability.
HTML5 Custom Elements Creating custom HTML elements with custom behavior and functionality. customElements.define('my-element', MyElement) Create a web application with custom elements and functionality. Improving code organization, reusability, and maintainability.
HTML5 Microdata Adding semantic meaning to HTML content with custom attributes. <div itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Product"> Create a web application with rich, semantic data for better SEO and accessibility. Improving search engine optimization and accessibility.
HTML5 IndexedDB Storing large amounts of structured data on the client-side. const request = indexedDB.open('myDatabase', 1) Create a web application with offline capabilities and large data storage. Improving performance, user experience, and offline capabilities.
HTML5 Web Notifications Displaying desktop notifications to users even when the browser is minimized. Notification.requestPermission() and new Notification('Hello') Create a web application with real-time notifications. Improving user experience and engagement.
HTML5 Web Speech API Enabling voice recognition and text-to-speech functionality in web applications. const recognition = new webkitSpeechRecognition() Create a web application with voice control and text-to-speech features. Improving accessibility and user experience.
HTML5 Web Animations API Creating complex, performant animations in web applications. const animation = element.animate([{ transform: 'translateX(0)' }, { transform: 'translateX(100px)' }]) Create a web application with advanced animations and effects. Improving user experience and visual appeal.
HTML5 Web Assembly Executing near-native performance code in web applications using a binary format. const module = await WebAssembly.instantiateStreaming(fetch('module.wasm'), importObject) Create a web application with high-performance, near-native code execution. Improving performance and enabling complex computations.
HTML5 Progressive Web Apps (PWA) Creating installable, app-like experiences with web technologies. <link rel="manifest" href="manifest.json"> Create a web application with an app-like experience that can be installed on users' devices. Improving user experience, engagement, and performance.
HTML5 Cache API Caching resources for offline access and improved performance. caches.open('my-cache').then(cache => cache.addAll(['/', '/styles.css', '/script.js'])) Create a web application with offline capabilities and improved performance. Improving user experience, performance, and offline capabilities.
HTML5 Web Locks API Coordinating access to shared resources in web applications. navigator.locks.request('my-lock', { /*...*/ }) Create a web application with coordinated access to shared resources. Improving performance and preventing race conditions.
HTML5 Web Share API Sharing content from web applications to other apps and platforms. navigator.share({ title: 'My Web App', url: 'https://example.com' }) Create a web application with easy content sharing capabilities. Improving user experience and engagement.
HTML5 WebXR Device API Building immersive, augmented, and virtual reality experiences for web applications. navigator.xr.requestSession('immersive-vr') Create a web application with immersive, AR, or VR experiences. Improving user experience and engagement.
HTML5 Web Codecs API Encoding and decoding audio and video streams in web applications. const codec = new VideoDecoder({ /*...*/ }) Create a web application with custom audio and video encoding and decoding. Improving performance and enabling advanced media processing.
HTML5 WebHID API Interacting with human interface devices (HID) in web applications. navigator.hid.requestDevice({ /*...*/ }) Create a web application with support for custom HID devices. Improving user experience and enabling advanced input methods.
HTML5 Web NFC API Interacting with Near Field Communication (NFC) devices in web applications. navigator.nfc.watch(message => { /*...*/ }) Create a web application with support for NFC devices and tags. Improving user experience and enabling advanced device interactions.
HTML5 Web Bluetooth API Interacting with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices in web applications. navigator.bluetooth.requestDevice({ /*...*/ }) Create a web application with support for BLE devices. Improving user experience and enabling advanced device interactions.
HTML5 Web Serial API Interacting with serial devices in web applications. navigator.serial.requestPort({ /*...*/ }) Create a web application with support for serial devices. Improving user experience and enabling advanced device interactions.
HTML5 WebUSB API Interacting with USB devices in web applications. navigator.usb.requestDevice({ /*...*/ }) Create a web application with support for USB devices. Improving user experience and enabling advanced device interactions.
CSS Grid Creating complex, responsive layouts with a two-dimensional grid system. display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); Create a responsive web design with a complex grid layout. Improving design flexibility, responsiveness, and alignment.
CSS Flexbox Creating flexible, responsive layouts with a one-dimensional layout system. display: flex; justify-content: space-between; Create a responsive web design with a flexible layout. Improving design flexibility, responsiveness, and alignment.
CSS Variables (Custom Properties) Defining and reusing custom CSS properties for easier styling and theming. :root { --primary-color: #0077FF; } button { background-color: var(--primary-color); } Create a web design with easily customizable styles and themes. Improving design consistency, maintainability, and customizability.
CSS Calc() Performing calculations in CSS for dynamic and responsive sizing. width: calc(100% - 30px); Create a web design with dynamic and responsive sizing. Improving design flexibility and responsiveness.
CSS Clip-path Creating custom shapes and masks for elements in web designs. clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 85% 100%, 0 100%); Create a visually appealing web design with custom shapes and masks. Improving design creativity and visual appeal.
CSS Filters Applying visual effects to elements in web designs. filter: grayscale(100%) brightness(50%); Create a visually appealing web design with custom visual effects. Improving design creativity and visual appeal.
CSS Transitions Creating smooth animations between different element states in web designs. transition: background-color 0.3s ease-in-out; Create a visually appealing web design with smooth animations. Improving user experience and visual appeal.
CSS Transforms Applying 2D and 3D transformations to elements in web designs. transform: rotate(45deg) scale(1.2); Create a visually appealing web design with custom transformations. Improving design creativity and visual appeal.
CSS Animations Creating complex, custom animations in web designs. @keyframes fadeIn { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } } Create a visually appealing web design with custom animations. Improving user experience and visual appeal.
CSS Shapes Creating custom shapes for text wrapping and layout in web designs. shape-outside: circle(50%); Create a visually appealing web design with custom text wrapping and layout. Improving design creativity and visual appeal.
CSS Grid Template Areas Creating grid layouts with named areas for easier visualization and organization. grid-template-areas: "header header" "nav main" "footer footer"; Create a responsive web design with a complex grid layout using named areas. Improving design flexibility, responsiveness, and organization.
CSS Object Fit Controlling the size and position of an element within its container. object-fit: cover; object-position: center; Create a web design with responsive images or videos that fit their containers perfectly. Improving design flexibility, responsiveness, and visual appeal.
CSS Shapes (Clip Path) Creating custom shapes for elements and containers using clip paths. clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 85%, 0 100%); Create a visually appealing web design with custom shapes for elements and containers. Improving design creativity and visual appeal.
CSS Variables (Custom Properties) for Typography Using custom properties for managing typography in web designs. :root { --font-base: 16px; --line-height: 1.5; } body { font-size: var(--font-base); line-height: var(--line-height); } Create a web design with consistent and easily manageable typography. Improving design consistency, maintainability, and readability.
CSS Text Shadow Applying shadows to text for visual effects. text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); Create a visually appealing web design with custom text shadows. Improving design creativity and visual appeal.
CSS Gradients Creating custom gradients for backgrounds, borders, or text. background: linear-gradient(to right, #FF512F, #DD2476); Create a visually appealing web design with custom gradients. Improving design creativity and visual appeal.
CSS Multiple Backgrounds Applying multiple background images or colors to an element. background: url(image1.png) no-repeat, url(image2.png) no-repeat, #F5F5F5; Create a web design with complex backgrounds using multiple images or colors. Improving design creativity and visual appeal.
CSS Box Shadow Applying shadows to elements for depth and visual effects. box-shadow: 0px 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); Create a visually appealing web design with custom box shadows. Improving design creativity and visual appeal.
CSS Border Radius Creating rounded corners for elements. border-radius: 4px; border-radius: 50%; Create a web design with rounded corners or circular elements. Improving design creativity and visual appeal.
CSS Flexbox Alignment Aligning and distributing space within flex containers for responsive layouts. align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; Create a responsive web design with flexible and well-aligned layouts. Improving design flexibility, responsiveness, and alignment.