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HTML5 Canvas Fundamentals

The HTML5 Canvas Fundamentals course provides an in-depth look at working with the HTML5 Canvas and shows how it can be used to display data, animate shapes, and perform many other useful functions.

Dan Wahlin - Pluralsight course - HTML5 Canvas Fundamentals
by Dan Wahlin

What you'll learn

The HTML5 Canvas provides a powerful way to render graphics, charts, and other types of visual data without relying on plugins such as Flash or Silverlight. In this course you’ll be introduced to key features available in the canvas API and see how they can be used to render shapes, text, video, images, and more. You’ll also learn how to work with gradients, perform animations, transform shapes, and build a custom charting application from scratch. If you're looking to learn more about using the HTML5 Canvas in your Web applications then this course will break down the learning curve and give you a great start!

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Dan Wahlin - Pluralsight course - HTML5 Canvas Fundamentals
Dan Wahlin

Dan Wahlin founded Wahlin Consulting, which provides consulting and training services on JavaScript, Angular, Node.js, C#, ASP.NET MVC, Web API, and Docker. He is a Google GDE, Microsoft MVP and Regional Director, and speaks at conferences and user groups around the world.

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