This document discusses the future of web development with HTML5, CSS3, and new JavaScript APIs. It provides an overview of the history and purpose of HTML5, new elements and forms in HTML5, and new capabilities in CSS3 like transforms, animations, and web fonts. It also covers new technologies like canvas, video, and SVG. The document argues that the web is becoming a platform for independent, standalone applications on both desktop and mobile devices. It presents examples of how the web is expanding into markets like TVs, smartphones, consumer electronics, and more.