Blog/Podcast
Reader Question: How to learn to program
A reader from Kenya asks how best to get into programing. Eric Freeman answers the question, and the answer may not be what you expected...view the video...
Reader Question: What are -webkit- and -moz-?
We recently got a question from Jack, a reader of Head First HTML5 Programming, about the CSS used in the example in Chapter 3. In this example, we create a web application that creates a playlist from songs the user types into a form field on the web page, and of...
Ten things every developer (and manager) should know about HTML5
Learn ten things every web developer (not to mention every web developer manager) should know about HTML5. You never know this information just might be the make/break tip for your next startup, or it might even get you that new raise. In the worst case you've got some good geek tips for your next geek mixer.
How to make a pie chart with HTML5’s canvas
One of the best things about the HTML5 <canvas> element is that we can now do things like this: without needing a plug in. I recently had to implement a similar type of graphic in canvas for a project I'm working on, so I thought I'd turn it into a tutorial...
Why learn HTML5 for the holidays?
There are many good reasons to learn HTML5. One really great one is the <canvas> element. This element gives you the ability to add graphics and animation to your page without any plugins. If you're at all interested in HTML5, you've very likely seen some...
Scott Berkun on leadership and teams
I recently had a chance to interview Scott Berkun, who has just self-published a collection of his essays in Mindfire: Big Ideas for Curious Minds. Scott has been a programmer, project manager, team leader (currently at Wordpress.com), public speaker, and, of...
Reader Question: How can I create a clickable list of videos?
Today, I received a question from Eva, a reader of Head First HTML5 Programming. Eva asks about how to create a clickable list of videos, so that if you click the name of a video in the menu it will play or pause. In Chapter 8 of Head First HTML5 Programming, we...
Seth Goldstein Pre-review of Head First HTML5 Programming
Seth gives a pre-review of the book. Seth, can't wait to see what you think and what you come up with after reading the book!
Reader Question: Sequel to Head First Design Patterns?
@erictfree reviewing Visitor in GoF reminded me a lot of the Duck example for Strategy in HFDP. Plan sequel covering other patterns? Thanks for the question Nick. We've talked about following up Head First Design Patterns in a number of different ways, from...
Reader Question: Can I learn everything about JavaScript from Head First HTML5?
I'm just now beginning to dive into JavaScript using the Head First JS book published in 2005 (I'm starting chapter 3 today). I also own the newly released HTML5 programming book, and noticed you guys cover JavaScript. Now, I'm wondering which of the two would be...
