There has been a lot of talk about HTML5 this year; some say that 2011 will be the year of HTML5 while others say that it will take years for the web standard to gain widespread traction. At e(a+s), we certainly think that we will see a huge uptake in HTML5 web development, but it will be aimed squarely at mobile and tablet experiences, not full featured websites.
From a consumer perspective, the user experience on a PC will remain virtually unchanged and most users won’t be able to tell the difference between a site built with Flash and HTML5. It’s a totally different story when it comes to mobile computing. Up until very recently, to create an interactive mobile experience, you had to use a dedicated application. This app ecosystem makes for a disjointed experience. Want to do online banking, install an app, watch a movie, install an app, read the news, install an app, and so on. With HTML5, users can finally view their favorite websites in their full glory right in a browser – no downloads required.
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