HTML & CSS
/Beginner
Audio & Video
Definition
HTML5 introduced native `<audio>` and `<video>` elements to embed media files without needing third-party plugins like Flash.
Explain Like I'm New
Before HTML5, playing a video required clunky, insecure plugins. Now, you just use the `<video>` tag, point the `src` to an MP4 file, and add the `controls` attribute. The browser handles everything else.
Real World Example
The standard video player on most modern websites that aren't using a complex custom player (like YouTube does).
Common Use Cases
- •Embedding background videos
- •Creating podcast players
- •Self-hosting media
Interactive Example
Interview Questions
basic
- What attribute adds the play/pause button to a video element?
intermediate
- Why should you provide multiple `<source>` tags for a single video?