⟩ Tell us what were some of the key goals and motivations for the HTML5 specification?
HTML5 was designed to replace both HTML 4, XHTML, and the HTML DOM Level 2.
Major goals of the HTML specification were to:
☛ Deliver rich content (graphics, movies, etc.) without the need for additional plugins (e.g., Flash).
☛ Provide better semantic support for web page structure through the introduction of new structural element tags.
☛ Provide a stricter parsing standard to simplify error handling, ensure more consistent cross-browser behavior, and simplify backward compatibility with documents written to older standards.
☛ Provide better cross-platform support (i.e., to work well whether running on a PC, Tablet, or Smartphone).
