Tomorrow's Web and Future Technologies - WDC2011

The future of the Web is awesome, it's as simple as that. Just think about it, we'll soon have the ability to construct an entire phone OS with HTML5 and JavaScript. Now that is seriously cool! But what are the technologies that are coming, and which ones should you be keeping an eye on? In this session, Rob will give you an insight into the future of the Web, highlighting some the key technologies that are moving it into a new era.

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1. TOMORROW’S WEB Future technology is awesome Rob Hawkes
5. Created by Phil Banks (@emirpprime)
6. HTML5 & JavaScript What is all the fuss about?
7. Open technologies Anyone can view the source code
8. Free technologies Free to use. Free to develop with
9. Plugin-less No more reliance on third-party software
10. No compilation Save time with development and testing
11. Interoperable They are built to work across platforms
12. Cross-browser support Most major features are supported
14. Tomorrow means tomorrow Do not expect to use these right now
16. WebSockets Bi-directional real-time communication
17. No more AJAX Quicker and cheaper
18. Using WebSockets It is great for all sorts of things
19. Multiplayer gaming Communicating between players
21. Real-time analytics Keeping your finger on the pulse
23. Live streaming content Instant updates
25. Use it today It is in a state of flux, but it is usable
28. WebRTC Audio and video communication
33. Peer to peer communication A nice by-product of WebRTC
35. Device APIs Accessing hardware with JavaScript
37. My favourites Device APIs I cannot wait for
38. Media Capture API Accessing the camera and microphone
39. WebNFC API RFID-like wireless communication
40. WebSMS API Sending texts with JavaScript. ‘Nuff said
41. WebTelephony API Make and receive calls
42. WebVibrator API Vibrating you with open technologies
44. Boot to Gecko* An operating system for the Web * Working title
46. Full Screen API Simple, yet powerful
48. Better input Break free from the keyboard and mouse
49. Joystick API Bringing the console to the Web
50. Mouse Lock API Locking the cursor in one place
52. WebGL 3D graphics platform
59. Web applications Not just a fancy website
62. Offline assets Who needs the Internet anyway
63. App-like experience Run from the desktop or home screen
66. Web Intents Finding the right tool for the job
68. Threshold of something cool The time is now
69. Rob Hawkes Rawkets.com HTML5 & WebSockets game Twitter sentiment analysis Delving into your soul RECENT PROJECTS Rawkes.com Personal website and blog MORE COOL STUFF jsCraft Minecraft port to JavaScript Rawket Scientist Technical Evangelist at Mozilla @robhawkes
70. Become a canvas master RAWKES.COM/FOUNDATIONCANVAS Out now Paperback and digital formats Learn how to animate Make two cool space games Foundation HTML5 Canvas
71. Hand-picked experts @ASKMDN & #ASKMDN ON TWITTER One hour every fortnight Web development topics Great discussions Ask MDN ASKMDN
72. THANK YOU Any questions? Rob Hawkes @robhawkes