Jonathan Reid - HTML5 Programmers Reference

HTML5 Programmers Reference

Jonathan Reid

HTML5 Programmers Reference

Copyright 2015 by Jonathan Reid

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For my husband Steve, who is always there for me.

Contents at a Glance

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About the Author

Jonathan Reid has been building web applications professionally for almost two decades. He has built everything from simple informational websites all the way up to complex scientific and business applications, all using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. In addition, Jon has worked at some of the top interactive agencies in the United States (EffectiveUI, Crispin Porter + Bogusky), so he knows what it is like to implement difficult and complex requirements with web technologies on a tight deadline. He currently works for Google, where he is a Senior User Experience Engineer on Google Web Designer, an HTML5 authoring tool. Jon lives in Sunnyvale with his husband of 15 years.

About the Technical reviewer

Victor Sumner is a senior software engineer at D2L Corporation, where he helps to build and maintain an integrated learning platform. As a self-taught developer, he is always interested in emerging technologies and enjoys working on and solving problems that are outside his comfort zone.

When not at the office, Victor has a number of hobbies, including photography, horseback riding, and gaming. He lives in Ontario, Canada, with his wife, Alicia, and their two children.

Acknowledgments

Writing a book is never a solitary activity. I had a lot of help along the way.