What's The Difference HTML5 vs Javascript

Question

I got asked a question that I really didn't know how to answer. "What's the difference between HTML5 and Javascript?" I mean we know HTML is a simple markup language but to get into the things that HTML5 does, such as the <canvas> tag for instance; don't you really NEED JavaScript to produce those canvas animations? Would you even be able to make an image slider without any JavaScript assistance? When it comes down to it wouldn't I be able to just use a JavaScript plugin vs HTML5 99% of the time?

Solution

Technically it HTML5 is a standard for the next generation of HTML. In reality it has become an all encompassing buzzword for javascript and every web technology developed since HTML4.

These are frequently refereed to as HTML5 technologies.

• Javascript
• HTML Canvas
• WebGL
• CSS3
• Other CSS improvements such as flex boxes
• Offline Storage
• Geolocation
• New events such as touch and orientation
• Ajax
• Websockets

Comments

[Rob]

@RobW - I still don't get it. I said you need HTML. You coded HTML.

[Raynos]

You don't need HTML. XHTML or XML will do.

[Peter Ellis]

OK, as someone not in the know, I came to this site with exactly this question, and now I am having to look elsewhere.

[Rob]

@Raynos Note that this is tagged HTML.