Create advanced websites, web apps, and standalone apps for Apple iOS and Google Android devices. HTML5 for iOS and Android: A Beginner's Guide explains, step by step, how to use HTML5 and CSS3 as well as supporting technologies, such as JavaScript, MySQL, and PHP. Download wrapper code from the book's companion website to enable your programs to run like native iOS or Android apps. You'll also get tips for distributing your creations in various app stores. Everything you need to get started developing powerful mobile apps and websites is included in this hands-on guide.

Designed for Easy Learning:

• Key Skills & Concepts--Chapter-opening lists of specific skills covered in the chapter
• Ask the Expert--Q&A sections filled with bonus information and helpful tips
• Notes--Extra information related to the topic being covered
• Tips--Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things
• Cautions--Errors and pitfalls to avoid
• Annotated Syntax--Example code with commentary that describes the programming techniques being illustrated

Robin Nixon is a developer and freelance technical writer who has published more than 500 articles in magazines such as PC Plus, PCW, Web User, PC Advisor, and PC Answers. He is the author of several computer books, including Plug-in PHP, Plug-in JavaScript, and Plug-in CSS.

Robin Nixon (Kent, UK) is an experienced author, teacher, and programmer with over 30 years experience. Nixon has produced over 500 articles and 20 books, including best-selling titles on PHP/MySQL, HTML, JavaScript, and other Web development topics.

Part I: The Core Technologies

Chapter 1 Introduction to HTML

Chapter 2 What's New in HTML 5

Chapter 3 Introduction to CSS

Chapter 4 The CSS3 Enhancements

Chapter 5 Introduction to JavaScript

Chapter 6 Using JavaScript with HTML5

Chapter 7 Introduction to PHP

Chapter 8 Introduction to MySQL

Part II: Developing for Mobile Devices

Chapter 9 Developing Mobile Friendly Websites

Chapter 10 Using the eML eBook Platform

Chapter 11 Developing Web Application

Part III: Creating Self-Contained Applications

Chapter 12 Setting Up the Apple SDK

Chapter 13 Creating iOS Standalone Apps

Chapter 14 Setting Up the Android SDK

Chapter 15 Creating Android Standalone Apps