Introduction
Many beginners ask:
What is the difference between HTML and HTML5?
Diffcozen explains this in the simplest possible way.
What is HTML?
HTML is the standard markup language used to structure web pages.
It defines headings, paragraphs, images, links, lists, etc.
What is HTML5?
HTML5 is the modern version of HTML.
It introduced new features for the modern internet.
Key Differences
1. New Semantic Tags
HTML5 added:
<header><section><article><footer><nav>
These improve structure and SEO.
2. Multimedia Support
HTML5 supports:
<video><audio>
No need for Flash anymore.
3. APIs
HTML5 introduced:
- Canvas API
- Geolocation API
- Web Storage
- Drag & Drop
- Web Workers
4. Better Forms
New input types:
- number
- date
- range
- url
Forms became smarter.
5. Cross-Platform Compatibility
HTML5 runs smoothly on:
- Mobile
- Tablets
- Desktop
- Smart TVs
- Web apps
Conclusion
HTML5 is the future of the web.
It is faster, smarter, SEO-friendly, and powerful.
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