Chronology of HTML Versions

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Here's a chronology of HTML versions along with key milestones:

1. HTML 1.0 (1993)

   • The first version of HTML, created by Tim Berners-Lee.
   • Basic structure: headings, paragraphs, and links.

2. HTML 2.0 (1995)

   • Standardized the features introduced in HTML 1.0.
   • Added basic features like forms, tables, and text controls.
   • First official W3C Recommendation.

3. HTML 3.2 (1997)

   • Introduced support for scripting languages like JavaScript.
   • Added stylesheets and support for tables.
   • Deprecated some older attributes like <font>.

4. HTML 4.0 (1997)

   • Introduced three "flavors" of HTML: Strict, Transitional, and Frameset.
   • Supported better separation of content and style using CSS.
   • Added support for complex tables and forms.

5. HTML 4.01 (1999)

   • Minor update to HTML 4.0 to fix bugs and inconsistencies.
   • Remained a dominant standard for years.

6. XHTML 1.0 (2000)

   • A reformulation of HTML 4.01 using XML syntax.
   • Enforced stricter rules (tags must be closed, lowercase, etc.).
   • XHTML 1.1 followed in 2001 with further refinements.

7. HTML5 (2014)

   • Introduced major enhancements like native support for audio, video, and canvas elements.
   • Improved semantics with tags like <article>, <section>, <nav>, and <footer>.
   • Enhanced support for APIs (e.g., geolocation, local storage).
   • Marked the shift towards a more flexible and interactive web.

8. HTML5.1 (2016)

   • Added refinements to HTML5, including better accessibility and new attributes.
   • Improved features like native form validation and srcset for responsive images.

9. HTML5.2 (2017)

   • Further refinements to improve security, such as support for Content Security Policy (CSP).
   • Added new attributes and better integration for modern web development.

10. HTML Living Standard (Ongoing since 2014)

    • HTML is now maintained as a "living standard" by WHATWG.
    • Continuous updates, no specific versions anymore.
    • Ensures compatibility with evolving web technologies.

Key Notes:

• After HTML5, version numbers have become less relevant as HTML is now continuously updated.
• The Living Standard approach ensures HTML evolves incrementally, without major version releases.

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