Chapter 8. New Forms
The motivating factor behind the creation of Web Applications 1.0, the original proposal that evolved to become HTML5, was to extend the power of HTML forms to allow the creation of rich and flexible online applications. HTML5 doesn’t disappoint, bringing a whole new range of elements, attributes, and controls to make forms richer, more interactive, and more informative in the modern web platform.
Many JavaScript frameworks, such as the popular jQuery UI, provide controls and widgets that extend the functionality of form elements; these range from simple enhancements such as automatically suggesting values as you type ...
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