HTML vs XHTML

[Fledermaus]

Does anyone know if there would be a problem with designing my cache pages using XHTML rather than the usual HTML? From what I've determined, there shouldn't be.

 

When All Else Fails, RTFM!

[Dru Morgan]

I give my students a simple procedure to answer questions like this. "Try it and see what happens." They can even do this before they ask me the question.

 

Ever notice how anyone that caches more than you do is a maniac, while anyone that caches less than you do is an idiot? -Dru Morgan

[+fizzymagic]

Yes, there will be a problem. Everyone who uses Pocket Queries and places cache descriptions on their PDAs will miss out on it.

 

And everyone who has Javascript turned off will miss out, as well.

 

I don't recommend it.

[+Allen_L]

I think you are confusing DHTML (Dynamic HTML) which requires javascript, and XHTML which is just HTML that obey XML rules.

 

Since DHTML requires javascript and Jeremy has filters that don't allow javascript to be added by us, it can't be used. But XHTML should be fine, per http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/#xhtml

quote:

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It is intended to be used as a language for content that is both XML-conforming and, if some simple guidelines are followed, operates in HTML 4 conforming user agents.

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[This message was edited by AllenLacy on August 07, 2003 at 11:12 AM.]

[+fizzymagic]

Oh. Sorry then.

[Fledermaus]

Just wanted to thank those who responded to my inquiry on this subject. I just found the following link, while browsing the web. Some of you may be interested in what it has to say, since it answers my question and then some.

 

http://www.ameinfo.com/news/Detailed/16881.html

 

Specific reference is made to the future of portable and mobile communications, with XHTML playing a significant role in that direction.

 

Furthor comments are still sought on this subject, so feel free to express yourself.

 

When All Else Fails, RTFM!