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Last updated : Mar 16, 2012
NOT ON THE CURRENT EDITION
This blip is not on the current edition of the Radar. If it was on one of the last few editions, it is likely that it is still relevant. If the blip is older, it might no longer be relevant and our assessment might be different today. Unfortunately, we simply don't have the bandwidth to continuously review blips from previous editions of the Radar. Understand more
Mar 2012
Adopt ?
While HTML5 is an evolving standard, many elements have reached the stage where they can be safely used in production to create both on and offline mobile web applications. Based on our projects we think HTML5 is ready to be adopted for mobile web applications. As the standard continues to evolve we expect HTML5 will become an increasingly viable alternative to native applications with the distinct advantage of being inherently cross platform.
Jul 2011
Adopt ?
Jan 2011
Trial ?
HTML 5 continues to be the preferred choice for developing complex Web-based applications, with features including improved integration of rich audio and video content, clientside storage, better document structure, Web sockets and offline use. Safari, Chrome, Firefox and Opera each support significant subsets of the proposed standards, with support coming in Internet Explorer 9. HTML 5 is likely to remain in draft for some time to come, however; early adopters may wish to reflect on the bleakly comedic saga of two separate groups attempting to drive its evolution.
Aug 2010
Assess ?
Apr 2010
Assess ?
HTML 5 offers a large number of improvements over HTML 4 and XHTML 1.0. Many of these improvements are focused on providing support for developing complex web applications, and improving integration of rich content such as audio and video in standard ways. Features such as client-side storage, web sockets and offline use will further establish the position of the web browser as a viable enterprise application platform.
Jan 2010
Assess ?
This platform was included in this edition of the Radar for visibility. We felt that there wasn't anything substantial to add to the discourse around it, but that it was important to keep this in view.
Published : Jan 11, 2010

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