Element Quote by Eric Freeman
““As of HTML5, you are allowed to use all numbers as an element id. As””
About This Quote
Source Documentation: HTML5 Specification, 2008
HTML5 permits any numeric string as an element ID, expanding identifier flexibility.
In simple terms: Numbers can be used as IDs in HTML5.
Key Takeaway
Use numeric IDs where appropriate.
Themes
web development
standards
flexibility
Mood
technical
neutral
Type
educational
practical
When to use this quote
- Form building
- dynamic scripting
- accessibility testing
Key Concepts
HTML5
DOM manipulation
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you avoid numeric IDs?
- How do IDs affect accessibility?
A Different Perspective
Numeric IDs may cause confusion with CSS selectors; best practices advise descriptive IDs.
