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10 HTML5 Hacks Every Web Developer Should Know

HTML5 is an attractive language to pick up as a beginner or even a non-coder. Here’s a list of 10 useful HTML hacks that you can master in a few hours. Use the FileSystem API to Cache Media Resources Locally. Emmet is a handy text editor plug-in that can streamline your HTML/CSS coding workflows.

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1. Use the FileSystem API to Cache Media Resources Locally2. Automate Form Validation With the "Pattern" Attribute3. Use Emmet to Write Your HTML5 Codes4. Use the HTML5 <Video> Tag for More Optimized Video Delivery5. Use <Picture> Element to Improve Image Styling6. Prioritize Above-the-Fold Assets and Content to Load First7. Speed Up Your Website by Setting Up Gzip Compression8. Take Advantage of Microdata for SEO9. Consider Using HTML5 Local Storage Instead of Cookies10. Use the "Reversed" Attribute to Write a Descending List of Numbered ItemsWrap Up