3. Browser Handling in HTML5

Even though the HTML5 and accompanying specifications are not complete and the details are somewhat in flux, you can use many of the features right away. HTML5 is a developing language and incorporates a growing JavaScript API. Browser manufacturers are working hard to keep up with the growth of the new specifications. With these moving targets of new functionality and browser versions, we as developers can often run into browser support issues.

In this chapter, you will learn how to handle the differences between browsers and how you can plug the gaps using available tricks, tips, and scripts.